Certified Medical Assistant

About the role

Who We Are   At Suvida Healthcare, we realize it takes a community of shared values and purpose to achieve a mission and purpose as meaningful as improving lives.  We are a multi-disciplinary primary care program built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of an underserved Medicare-eligible Hispanic senior population. Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for Hispanic seniors and those who care for them in neighborhoods across America.   We are cultivating an empathetic and service-centered culture that attracts, engages, values, and rewards talented individuals with shared interests; positioning us not only as a best-in-class healthcare provider but also as an employer of choice! Will you join us Suvidanos, to help achieve our Higher Purpose?   What Makes Us Unique    We are an empowered primary care, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. We tailor our primary care program to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve.    How We Work Our Culture & Core Beliefs Earn Trust Building Relationships Creating Joy Doing Right Improving Every Day Moving Forward What You’ll Do    Position Summary The Certified Medical Assistant will provide physician support services to ensure the clinic operates smoothly in providing patient care. They are responsible for administrative and clinical tasks, such as maintaining patient records, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams, and performing front-desk tasks.    Responsibilities Phlebotomy/Venipuncture  IM/PO medication administration as ordered by provider  Minor Procedures (Minor Wound Care, Suture and Staple Removal, etc.)  Assist with in-room diagnostic testing (X-Ray, US, etc.)  Vitals  Update Patient Medical History  Chief Complaints and recent changes to mental, social, physical health  Gap Closure (Foot Exam, DRE, etc.)  Review provider orders with patient  Review referrals with patient  Review normal/stable labs or diagnostic tests with patient and forward any concerns to provider  Remote Patient Monitoring Support  Reinforcing understanding and adherence to care plan  Respond to patient calls/messages same day  Collaborate with Medical Assistants, Transitions of Care Team, Chronic Care Team, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team for continuity of care  Other duties assigned by provider What You’ll Bring   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Verbal communication  Ability to cultivate a safe and effective environment  Excellent organization skills   Professionalism  Customer Centric  High level of integrity & confidentiality  Positive Bedside manner  Medical teamwork  Bilingual/Bicultural (English and Spanish) Required     Education, Experience, Licensure, or Certification Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent  Certification or Registration with CCMA, CMA, RMA, or NCMA  Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), knowledgeable of medical terminology  Previous experience in specific medical field preferred  Suvida Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.