Primary Care Medical Assistant

Overview Fast Pace Health strives to provide a best in class patient experience in every interaction. We are seeking a highly-skilled, experienced Primary Care Medical Assistant to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate will be deeply committed to nurturing our Fast Pace mission of teamwork, communication, empowerment and quality care in a friendly and encouraging environment. Fast Pace Health aims to push for a new vision of healthcare in rural communities that will consist of an array of different services. We are changing the delivery of healthcare in these rural areas by integrating excellent patient care, education, accessibility, and community service, in a way that puts the patient’s needs first and improves the health status of our communities. Why Choose Fast Pace Health? Why You’ll Love Fast Pace: Flexible schedule options Monday to Friday only (including 4x10's) Work Life Balance – No on call/after hours Scheduled Patients Paid Holidays Competitive pay and benefits (medical/vision/dental/401k) Nurturing family-like atmosphere fostering success and fulfillment through supportive bonds and collaborative achievements Contribute to our mission by serving your local community Limitless growth opportunities: diverse patients, continuous learning, and internal promotion Responsibilities At Fast Pace Health, the Primary Care Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support essential for effective patient care under the direct supervision of a Primary Care Provider. They provide outstanding patient service, maintaining a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere and respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. The Primary Care Medical Assistant will provide effective customer service for all internal and external customers by using excellent, in-depth knowledge as well as communicating effectively with team members. What You Will Do: Clinical: Triage patients by checking and recording vitals, collect and record pertinent clinical history and all other information deemed necessary for proper charting in the EMS Prepare exam and treatment rooms for patient intake Assists primary care provider in patient assessments, examinations, and minor procedures Observe patients, charting, reporting changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment and taking any necessary action Perform lab testing and phlebotomy. Handles and labels specimens for laboratory and pathology testing Perform wound care and suture removal as needed Perform federal and non-federal DOT, BAT and Drug Screen exams Ensure patient comfort and confidentiality during procedures The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all employees, build and maintain confidence and credibility with all employees Deliver clinical and administrative support for the team and adhere to all policies and procedures of the company Ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Company, of teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness Administrative: Verify insurance coverage, obtain authorizations, and schedule referrals. Maintain and update patient records Prepare and organize patient charts for upcoming appointments Schedule patient appointments and manage the appointment calendar May perform as a Scribe as needed Assist providers with conducting proper patient follow-ups, including but not limited to, conducting follow-up calls within 1-2 days of treatment, respond to messages within the same day of receipt Answer phone calls, address patient inquiries, and triage urgent messages to primary care provider Manage inventory, order medical supplies and medications as needed. Responsible for learning the aspects of compliance in the company by completing all mandatory compliance Maintain primary care, patient-centered medical home, and value base care knowledge to promote and sell services Ability to fulfill all responsibilities of the Patient Care Specialist position as detailed in the specific Patient Care Specialist job description. Non-Essential Functions: Assists with urgent care activities as primary care schedule allows Perform other duties as assigned by management Experience Requirements and Preferences At least 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in a primary care setting Education Requirements High School Diploma or Its Equivalent Compliance Fast Pace Health is committed to the principle of equal employment and creating an inclusive environment for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct. Please refer to the links below for information regarding your rights under certain federal laws: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf Mississippi Residents Only: In Mississippi, Fast Pace requires pre-employment/drug/alcohol testing as a condition of employment. The law requires that Fast Pace notify applicants, in writing, upon application and prior to the collection of the specimen for drug and alcohol test, that they may be tested for “the presence of drugs [or alcohol] in their metabolites.” Miss. Code. Ann. § 71-7-3(5). Applicants are limited to individuals from states, excluding the following: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and the District of Columbia.