Medical Assistant

This is a remote position.

Role Name: Medical Assistant 

Schedule:

• 40 hours per week
  
• First Assistant: Monday through Friday, 10am - 7pm
  
• Second Assistant: Tuesday through Saturday 11am - 8pm
  

Client Timezone: Central Standard Time

Client Overview

Join a thriving mobile nurse practitioner group that’s revolutionizing healthcare delivery for assisted living facilities. This innovative practice is expanding rapidly, offering a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that’s making a real difference in patients’ lives. As a key member of this growing healthcare provider, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality care for a diverse patient population.

Job Description

Embark on an exciting career as a Medical Assistant in a fast-paced, virtual healthcare environment. This role offers a perfect blend of administrative and clinical responsibilities, allowing you to utilize your full range of skills while working remotely. You’ll be at the forefront of patient care coordination, managing everything from insurance verifications to medication refills, all while ensuring smooth operations for our nurse practitioners. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable experience in the healthcare field, develop your professional skills, and make a meaningful impact on patient care – all from the comfort of your home office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for patient care coordination, managing insurance verifications and new patient onboarding with precision and care
  
• Handle vital medication management tasks, including processing requests and coordinating refills to ensure uninterrupted patient care
  
• Efficiently manage and process medical and laboratory orders, playing a crucial role in the diagnostic process
  
• Take charge of healthcare-related form management, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with regulations
  
• Contribute to patient care by assisting with the initiation of patient notes, including recording essential vital signs and chief complaints
  
• Monitor and manage incoming faxes, prioritizing urgent communications to maintain seamless patient care
  
• Act as a key communicator, liaising between patients, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers to ensure clear and timely information flow
  
• Demonstrate flexibility by managing appointment rescheduling and other administrative tasks as needed
  
• Embrace additional virtual medical assistant duties, adapting to the evolving needs of our dynamic healthcare practice
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in the healthcare field, particularly as a medical assistant, with a strong understanding of US healthcare systems and processes
  
• Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with patients, healthcare providers, and team members
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, virtual environment
  
• Proficiency in using healthcare-related software, insurance verification portals, and general office applications
  
• Solid understanding of HIPAA regulations and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient confidentiality
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
  
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a quiet, professional home office setup
  
• Flexibility to adapt to new technologies and processes in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape
  
• Passion for patient care and a dedication to contributing to positive health outcomes
  

Independent Contractor Perks

• HMO Coverage for eligible locations
  
• Permanent work from home
  
• Immediate hiring
  
• Steady freelance job