Medical Assistant - Palliative Care

Job description

SEIU Pay Range: $25.65 to $38.55 Dependent on Experience
Job Summary
The Palliative Care Medical Assistant focuses on person-centered care by providing a supportive environment to patients and providers, helping to ensure that each patient’s goals are met. The position involves collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team, triaging patient needs, and providing the follow-up support required by the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP). The position will also include scheduling, chart prep, authorization requests, and in-home visits to collect blood or urine samples, obtain vital signs, or other patient needs as assigned by the NP.
Job Requirements
Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to:
Oral and written and interpersonal communication skills. Organizational and problem-solving skills. Must be able to handle multiple tasks and exercise independent judgment as needed. Must be able to handle fast-paced, stressful environment while juggling multiple priorities.
License/Certification
MA required qualifications:
1) Coursework/Training: Graduate of accredited school for medical assistants, or alternate training program through one of the following:
a. Active National certification/registration:
i. Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA),
ii. American Medical Certification Association (AMCA),
iii. American Medical Technologists (AMT),
iv. National Healthcareer Association (NHA),
v. National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT),
vi. National Association for Healthcare Professionals (NAHP)
b. Graduate of schools for MA diploma/certificate from the military in Medical Specialist Course
c. Emergency Medical Responders (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic Course Completion/Certification
AND
2) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) - Must be American Heart Association (AHA) accredited
Must have a valid driver’s license with current automobile insurance coverage.
Education and/or Experience
Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred. Bilingual preferred. Must possess appropriate knowledge for performing patient care. Computer experience preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance
May be exposed to infection when cleaning contaminated rooms. Work is in a fast-paced, changing environment. Normal or corrected vision and hearing required. Must speak, read, write and understand English. Dexterity required to operate equipment. Must have knowledge of medical terminology and possess verbal and clerical skills. Works inside. Walking and standing much of time while on duty. Occasional long shift necessary. Occasional lifting and transferring patients unassisted. Lifts or carries up to 50 pounds. Fast paced environment.