Medical Assistant

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.  Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day. As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day. We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.Key Responsibilities  Medical Assistants perform routine diagnostic/clinical procedures and tests under the direction of a provider in the field and provide data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Additionally, the Medical Assistant is responsible for driving and ensuring all equipment, bags, supplies and vehicle he/she is driving is adequately maintained at all times.   In this role you will be responsible for:  Performing routine diagnostic/clinical procedures and tests under the direction of a provider  Providing data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease  Ensuring the safety of the patient and self by providing a clean, safe working environment  Checking electronic charts for proper documentation necessary for daily visits  Determining proper follow up assessments according to patient need and best practice guidelines  Securing patient signatures on necessary documents and properly documenting in EMR  Performing routine inventory of supplies and present list of needed supplies/equipment to supervisor  Performing and documenting blood pressure, respirations, temperature, blood glucose levels, pulse oximetry findings, and any other baseline vitals when necessary  Administering injections, including influenza and pneumonia vaccinations, TB tests, and B12 injections Preparing laboratory requisitions and specimens for shipment or pick up  Clearly communicating directions to patient in a professional and empathetic manner  Explaining treatment procedures, medications, diets, and providers’ instructions to patients, as well as the paperwork at the initial visit When in the office, provide back-up assistance for other clerical positions and perform routine office support duties including answering phones, attaching documents, creating new patient packets, and other duties as assigned to assist the needs of the office.  Required Qualifications  High School Graduate or GED equivalent  Clinical experience  Ability to perform phle...