Medical Assistant/patient Services Representative

Medical Assistant/Patient Services Representative

Get ready for something extraordinary! Picture this – You've got 6 weeks of paid time off in your first year (divided into different categories), plus 12 days of paid holidays. That's just the beginning of the perks at Vivent Health. There is 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care benefits. And that's not even scratching the surface. Our complete package also includes employer paid short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, certification, and licensure assistance, and so much more. We also offer benefits for part-time roles!

But here's the real deal. Your journey with Vivent Health isn't just a job. It's a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve.

Here are a few highlights of what working at Vivent Health may offer you:

• Equity Practices: Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.
• Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team: Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!
• Delivery of quality patient care: Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.

Working at Vivent Health, you can truly serve the underserved and become an impactful part of their health journey.

Position Purpose

The Medical Assistant/Patient Services Representative (MA/PSR) reports to the Practice Manager/PSR Supervisor. In addition, to performing a variety of important tasks related to the accurate and appropriate registration and scheduling of patients, the MA/PSR is often the first point of contact between the patient and the organization and thus is responsible for creating a positive and helpful impression. The MA/PSR position is considered a crucial link between the patient and the care delivered by clinical and service staff of Vivent Health. Patient services are the key priority in this position requiring the PSR/MA to serve as a point of contact with other internal and external departments, all with the goal of fostering an environment which promotes patient comfort and trust. The position must exemplify the core values and mission of the organization, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy and tact in patient/staff interactions.

Essential Functions

• Communicate effectively with the public, including employees, patients, clients, volunteers, visitors, and vendors.
• Treat patients and clients with respect and sensitivity; explain procedures to new patients.
• Provide direct patient care, including rooming, maintaining exam rooms, vital signs, vaccinations, ECGs, and phlebotomy.
• Register and update patient information in electronic health records, schedule patient appointments, verify insurance, and collect co-pays.
• Make reminder calls to ensure patient attendance.
• Assist in managing patient flow and clinic operations.
• Answer, screen, and forward phone calls, providing basic information.
• Support staff with administrative tasks like distributing information, faxing, copying, scanning, ordering medical supplies, and word processing.
• Prepare and maintain patient records in compliance with regulations.
• Process specialty care referrals and abstract lab results.
• Ensure clinic equipment is in good working order, monitoring expiration dates and performing routine checks.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, special projects, and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager.
• Adhere to all agency policies, including Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, and other relevant policies.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required; Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) accepted in states where applicable; Basic lifesaving certificate.
• Work Experience: One year or great experience phlebotomy; Demonstrated knowledge of universal precautions; Minimum of 3 years of professional administrative experience; Six months of health care receptionist experience; Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision; Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy clinic environment; Epic experience strongly preferred.
• Soft Skills: Must have a valid driver's license; Willingness to travel within the designated territory; Professional appearance and demeanor; Ability to work with a diverse patient population; Proficient computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows; Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, and/or an eagerness to learn about this community; Demonstrate exemplary customer service and interpersonal communication skills; must have the ability to work with diverse people groups; Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards; Must be highly flexible; able to accommodate changing needs of the department; Well-developed verbal and written communication skills; Knowledge of and sensitivity to HIV/AIDS disease and ability to interact with diverse populations; Working knowledge of Spanish language (bilingual) is a plus.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Pay Rate

Starting at $24/hour (Depending on Experience)

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify.

Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements:

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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