Job Information
Centerwell Medical Assistant in Shreveport, Louisiana
Description
CenterWell™ represents our payer-agnostic healthcare services for senior primary care, home health and pharmacy. Launched in spring 2021, CenterWell creates experiences that provide patients with ease, comprehensive care and a personal approach. By placing each patient at the center - focusing on their unique needs and personalizing the care we deliver to them - we can help them lead happier, healthier lives.
CenterWell Senior Primary Care™ provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. It is part of Humana's Primary Care Organization, which is the nation's largest provider of value-based, senior-focused primary care.
More about CenterWell Senior Primary Care:
More than 85 locations, which are part of the 235 senior primary care centers operated by Humana's Primary Care Organization.
Integrated care teams that include physicians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, medical coders and center administrators.
Nearly 250,000 total patients served in 2022, including those in Medicare Advantage, value-based arrangements or other Medicare programs.
Responsibilities
CenterWell is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced - Medical Assistant - who is interested in growing with the company and being a part of something great!
Being a part of the CenterWell team gives you benefits that include:
We offer tangible and intangible benefits such as medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k with company matching, tuition reimbursement, weeks of paid vacation time, paid holidays, work-life balance, growth, a positive and fun culture and much more.
Center Address: 7551 Youree Dr, Suite11 Shreveport, LA 71105 (Shreveport)
Job Functions:
Prepare patients for examinations, including taking vitals.
Recording & updating patient medical histories in electronic medical records software
Performing routine tests and/or screenings such as mammograms, colorectal screening, and EKGs
Preparing and administering medications, including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections-including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider.
Counseling patients on medication and special diets
Wound care and changing dressings.
Sterilizing and cleaning equipment and ensuring maintenance of examination rooms.
Collaborates closely with physicians and nurses to ensure top level patient care.
Required Qualifications
1+ years of Medical Assistant experience in 'back-office' direct patient care
Active Medical Assistant Certificate as a Certified Medical Assistant/CMA or as a Registered Medical Assistant/RMA or Medical Assistant Experience willing to obtain certification within 1yr of employment.
Willingness to learn and be cross trained in other roles based on business needs.
CPR certification
Experience with MS Outlook
Willing to travel to nearby clinics to help when needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in a geriatric setting
1-2 years' experience with EMR and ECW
Previous experience with medical "front office" responsibilities
Phelbotomy experience in a geriatric setting
Additional Information
An active RMA or CMA certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, NHA, ARMA, NAHP, AMT, NAHT, NCCT, or AAH (Please note if you are currently certified, some CMA and RMA programs may still require completion of Humana approved certification program within one year from hire date)
This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana/Senior Bridge's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Humana and its subsidiaries require vaccinated associates who work outside of their home to submit proof of vaccination, including COVID-19 boosters.
Alert:
CenterWell, is a subsidiary of Humana, values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants being considered for an interview will be asked to provide a social security number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from Humana@myworkday.com with instructions to add the information into the application at Humana's secure website.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Centerwell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our full accessibility rights information and language options https://www.partnersinprimarycare.com/accessibility-resources