Medical Assistant Privia Infusion Center
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Job Description
Overview of the Role:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing highquality care in alignment with departmental objectives. This role requires efficient management of equipment supplies and ancillary services. The incumbent must establish and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with physicians and office personnel to ensure optimal patient care. A comprehensive understanding of nonjudgmental care is essential particularly as it relates to addressing the psychological and emotional needs of patients.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
The position demands a high level of flexibility including work in satellite offices coverage for staff vacancies and/or managing other physicians calls. The Medical Assistant is expected to contribute to the orientation of new staff members and serve as a patient advocate. Professional conduct and appearance are imperative as the individual represents the organization. The role involves frequent exposure to communicable diseases bodily fluids toxic substances ionizing radiation medicinal preparations and other conditions typical of a clinical environment.
Direct Patient Care Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Professionally receive and escort patients to examination rooms ensuring their comfort and preparedness for medical evaluation.
Meticulously prepare patients for examinations including obtaining urine specimens recording vital signs documenting symptoms complaints and medications and preparing for laboratory tests and procedures.
Verify and update patients demographic information with utmost accuracy.
Provide critical assistance to physicians residents and fellows during examinations and procedures.
Administer injections and provide comprehensive patient education on selfadministration when necessary.
Facilitate patient care by assisting with obtaining laboratory slips referrals scheduling procedures and managing prescriptions.
Demonstrate vigilance in recognizing urgent or emergency situations and respond with appropriate decisive action.
Accompany patients experiencing medical emergencies to the hospital providing continuous monitoring until the patient is under the care of hospital staff. Thoroughly document all events in the patients medical record.
Ensure accurate recording of charges and diagnoses on chart forms or obtain this critical information from the physician.
Maintain strict adherence to patient confidentiality protocols.
Implement rigorous infection control practices including proper disposal of contaminated materials adherence to hand hygiene protocols and thorough disinfection of patient areas.
Perform phlebotomy procedures with precision and care.
Provide comprehensive assistance in pre and postoperative care.
Diligently monitor established pregnancies through meticulous laboratory work and ultrasound procedures.
Maintain accurate and uptodate patient charts testing records and flow sheets.
Telephone Triage Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough evaluations of incoming calls to identify emergencies and triage appropriately.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of all phone interactions in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Coordinate and schedule various medical procedures and appointments with precision and attention to detail.
Provide patients with comprehensive education on healthcare concerns office and hospital procedures reproductive health medications and medical testing.
Address patient inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
Initiate and complete the precertification process for medical procedures ensuring all necessary documentation is properly filed and communicated.
Manage medication refill authorizations and new prescription communications with utmost care and attention to detail.
Conduct thorough reviews of all laboratory work in conjunction with the attending physician ensuring prompt and appropriate patient notification of results.
Adhere strictly to designated oncall lunch schedules to maintain continuous patient care coverage.
Qualifications :
Essential Education Certifications and Licensure
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate is mandatory.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is a nonnegotiable requirement.
Active certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants is imperative.
Current and valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is essential.
Physical Requirements
The role demands exceptional physical capabilities and resilience. Candidates must possess:
Full range of body motion including the ability to handle and lift patients safely and effectively.
Superior manual dexterity and eyehand coordination for precise medical procedures.
Capacity to stand and walk for extended periods without compromising performance.
Strength to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Vision and hearing correctable to normal range to ensure accurate patient assessment and care.
Mental fortitude to work under highstress conditions and irregular hours without diminishing quality of care.
Please note: These qualifications are fundamental to the role and will be strictly adhered to in the selection process. Candidates unable to meet these requirements should not apply.
The hourly rate for this vacancy ranges from $16 to $20 Per hour. Compensation is based on education prior experience and geographical location.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Technical Requirements (for remote workers only not applicable for onsite/in office work):
In order to successfully work remotely supporting our patients and providers we require a minimum of 5 MBPS for Download Speed and 3 MBPS for the Upload Speed. This should be acquired prior to the start of your employment. The best measure of your internet speed is to use online speed tests like This gives you an update as to how fast data transfer is with your internet connection and if it meets the minimum speed requirements. Work with your internet provider if you have questions about your connection. Employees who regularly work from home offices are eligible for expense reimbursement to offset this cost.
Privia Health is committed to creating and fostering a work environment that allows and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. Privia is a better company when our people are a reflection of the communities that we serve. Our goal is to encourage people to pursue all opportunities regardless of their age color national origin physical or mental (dis)ability race religion gender sex gender identity and/or expression marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
