Acute Care Associate

Job DescriptionCentennial Medical Group and FirstCall Urgent Care is hiring FT team members who desire to be a part of a workplace community that supports both personal and professional growth in a challenging and rewarding environment.Job Description:The Medical Assistant will perform clinical and administrative tasks under the direction of a physician, nurses, and other medical staff that may include scheduling appointments, manage provider schedules, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs, collecting medical histories, and preparing patients for examination.MAs are responsible for Point of Care testing including finger sticks, collection of urine, EKGs, PFTs (Pulmonary Function Test), etc. Other responsibilities required for the position include answering patient inquiries, portal messages and phone calls. Disinfecting, cleaning, and maintaining all exam rooms and work areas. Organizing and tracking all supplies both for clinical and administrative purposes.Skills:Actively ListeningComputer LiteracyEffective communicationEmpathyExplaining Medical Information in an understandable languageMedical CodingMultitaskingOrganizationPerforming EKGs and PFTsPreparing patients for ExamsPerforming accurate assessment of vital signsProblem solvingTelephone skillsTriaging patientsTeamworkQualifications:1 + Years of experience working in healthcareFamiliar with medical terminologyExcellent Interpersonal SkillsMust be detail oriented and highly organizedMust be able to always maintain confidentialityAbility to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, providers, and staff. Education:High School Diploma or GED requiredCompletion of Medical Assistant Program preferredOur Mission is: Making our communities a healthier place to live by improving access to healthcare while simultaneously lowering the total overall healthcare cost. We support and promote this mission by having a focus on our patient relationships.The physicians, medical providers, and staff at Centennial Medical Group and FirstCall Urgent Care believe that every child and adult should have equal access to health care. We are committed to providing care that is easily accessible and available to all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, familial or marital status, immigration status, socio-economic status, or national origin.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hourBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceMedical Specialty:Urgent CareSchedule:10 hour shift8 hour shiftDay shiftEvening shiftMonday to FridayWeekends as neededExperience:EMR systems: 1 year (Required)Vital signs: 1 year (Required)License/Certification:Certified Medical Assistant (Required)Ability to Relocate:Columbia, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person