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Educational and Experience Requirements

Candidates for employment will have completed a formal Medical Assistant training program, having completed the national certification board examination as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) OR have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Medical Assistant and, upon verification of eligibility, be willing to complete the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) national certification exam. Individuals who simultaneously hold undergraduate or graduate degrees, regardless of field, will be among the first considered.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

- An understanding of the APP scope of practice and its application parameters within a rural setting

- An understanding of the MA role and scope of practice

- The ability to utilize and apply critical thinking skills as a CMA / RMA

- The ability to work independently, completing tasks in an efficient and timely manner

- The ability to communicate, both spoken and written, in a clear, effective and proficient manner

- The ability to work well others, including support staff, providers and students.

- The ability to demonstrate the motivation required to dynamically improve self professionally

- The desire to be a part of our mission of serving others while being creative in the process to do so

- The ability to produce three professional references (letters), with each reference reachable by phone

- The ability to successfully pass the drug screen and background check requirements of AFH

- Submission of the fit for duty health examination form, as well as proof of required immunizations (or immunity) prior to the end of the 90 days of employment with AFH.

Scheduling

Clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 0800-1700 .

Clinic is closed on weekends as well as holidays (New Year's day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)

Part time classification is a minimum of 2 days per week, minimum of 16 hours weekly.

Duties

Work with provider staff (NP/PA/MD/DO), clinical support staff (MA, RN) and administrative staff (reception and leadership) assisting in the rendering of direct and indirect patient care. Responsible for clerical and clinical intake data collection, including patient health history information (PMH, PHR, PSH, medication list, allergies, etc.), visit triage, patient visit preparation, room supply stocking, maintain office or medical equipment, assign or receive electronic tasks, sort and prioritize incoming information, input and relay messages or tasks as delegated to the patient, staff, or providers. Assist with patient care procedures, complete ordered in-office diagnostic testing, serve as in-room chaperone or clinical assistant as needed, administer vaccines, administer medications (PO, IM, SQ, PR, TD, IN, or as ordered), and maintain awareness of back office flow, patient care status, and foster dynamic optimization of flow opportunities daily. Communicate in spoken and written form using a professional manner with appropriate terminology at all times, both within and outside of the clinic. Assist with the clerical and clinical coordination of care with other healthcare professionals inside and outside of AFH, complete prior authorizations and pre-certifications as appropriate, assist and possibly lead community education courses, and be open to local, regional and international mission opportunities.

Compensation and benefits

- 20 hours PTO after 90 days (pro-rated)

- Paid holidays after 90 days

- Educational allowance after 90 days (pro-rated)

- Uniform allowance after 90 days (pro-rated)

- Bonus eligibilities after 90 days

- Base pay $14-21/hour, commensurate with experience, certifications and level of education

To apply for this position

NOTE: all components must be received in a single email to be considered a complete application

Submit cover letter (introduce self, describing how your goals align with the goals and mission of AFH), your current resume/CV and current photo to

Reference professional title and MEDICAL ASSISTANT JOB in the subject line.