The Medical Assistant performs clinical duties including:
•Discussing symptoms with patients
•Gathering and inputting information into the electronic medical records system
•Taking vital signs
•Giving injections
•Performing diagnostic tests
•Collecting specimens
•Drawing blood
•Sterilizing and cleaning equipment
•Maintaining examination rooms
•Collaborates closely with physicians and nurses
•Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows
•Responsible for decisions focusing on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments
•Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, while working under minimal direction
•Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion
Required
Active Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma
Experience in a fast pace/high volume environment
Experience with MS Outlook
Basic Computer knowledge
CPR certification
Previous Phlebotomy Experience
Willingness to learn and be cross trained in other roles based on business need
This role is patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB
Preferred
Experience with HEDIS
Experience with Electronic Medical Records
Bilingual English/Spanish- Must be able to speak, read, and write in both languages without limitations or assistance
Active Medical Assistant Certification or Registration from the following: American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA), National Healthcareer Association, American Registry of Medical Assistants, National Association for Health Professionals, and/or American Medical Technologist
Minimum of 1 year professional experience as a Medical Assistant in 'back-office' direct patient care
Previous experience in a geriatric setting
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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