Hybrid Medical Assistant at Pathway Health Partners

Welcome to Pathway Health Partners, the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) that's leading the charge in helping independent providers transition to Value-Based Care. 🌟

What We Do:

Medicare REACH ACO: We're at the forefront of Medicare innovation.

Medicare Advantage MSO: Providing top-notch services to our Medicare Advantage patients.

Commercial MSO: Managing care for approximately 16,000 patients across North-West/Central Florida.

Where We Operate: From The Villages to St. Petersburg, and across to Mount Dora, we've got you covered! 🗺️

Our Services:

Hospital Medicine Group: Delivering exceptional care in hospitals.

Affiliated Medical Practices: Managing several top-tier medical practices.

Insurance Agency: Offering comprehensive insurance solutions.

Join us on our journey to better health and value-based care! 🚀

Job Summary 

Position Purpose:   The Medical Assistant in each office will be providing CCM services including communication with the patient or other treating providers for care coordination, management of prescriptions, resources for patients, and education on increased access to care for chronically ill patients outside of normal practice hours.  The Medical Assistant-Scribe primary responsibility is technical skills encompassing patient care and related tasks directed by a Doctor, APRN, Register Professional Nurse, or a Licensed Practical Nurse.  The Medical Assistant-Office will perform routine functions of the front/back office including greeting patients, ensuring patient accounts are up-to-date, information is correct in the record, and patient charges are posted properly after the patient encounter.  

Role and Responsibilities 

Position Competencies: 

1. Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height and record patient medical history in EMR 
2. Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality with patient health and personal data (following HIPAA Laws and Regulations) and with company proprietary information 
3. Manage online scheduling system and proficient in EMR 
4. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies 
5. Know and maintain professional communication skills: verbal, written, and non-verbal communication

Position Responsibilities: 

Specific: 

1. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients 
2. Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean 
3. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing 
4. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician 
5. Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures 
6. Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses 
7. Greet and log in patients arriving at the office or clinic 
8. Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms 
9. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician 
10. Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies 

Qualifications:

Education:  Minimum high school diploma or GED; completion of Medical Assistant Curriculum and/or college degree preferred.  

Experience:  Minimum 1 year experience within a medical office or field, preferably in a Primary Care Setting

Certification/Licensure:  Certified Medical Assistant at time of hire or within six months of hire.  CPR/AED/First or BLS at time of hire or within 30 days of hire. 

Training and Knowledge Required at Time of Hire:  CPR/AED/First Aid knowledge. Strong customer service/patient care skills.  Computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, email, phone, texting, EMRs 

Age Specific Individuals Served/Responsibility:  Adult 

Security Measures and Clearance:  May require Level 2 Background 

Why Work for Pathways? 

Pathways Health Partners is a growing company based in Leesburg, FL.  We are proud of our professional yet family culture with the executive team working daily alongside our team members.  We provide competitive salaries, bonuses for all team members, and a benefits package that is second to none.   

1. Medical Insurance for Employee and Spouse/Significant Other paid up to100% by Pathways! 
2. Addition of family coverage for dependents at a fraction of the cost 
3. 25K life insurance for employees 100% paid by Pathways! 
4. Increasing Employee coverage or adding spouse/dependents at a fraction of the cost 
5. Vision and Dental Coverage available at a very low cost for employees, spouses, and family 
6. 401K retirement plan with 100% match up to 4% of annual pay 
7. Paid holidays 
8. Ample Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation/sick/personal days

We look forward to speaking with you about this opportunity!