Certified Medical Assistant I - New Kensington

251 Seventh StSte C-204, New Kensington, Pennsylvania, 15068, United States of America

The Certified Medical Assistant , Level 1 is a nonexempt position responsible for clinical and administrative duties to support nephrologists in the delivery of care to patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Duties may include but are not limited to patient check-in and check-out clinical and administrative tasks, chart preparation, patient phone calls, and updating of the electronic medical record. The Certified Medical Assistant, Level 1 can assist on their own, without support

Responsibilities

• Complies with all applicable OSHA, HIPAA and other regulatory requirements, as well applicable practice and broader DaVita policies and procedures
• Completes prior authorizations, do diagnostic testing and is able to administer different therapies
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness of exam rooms.Empties and replaces biohazard containers, as necessary.
• Completes patient chart preparation
• Assists assigned physician(s) with patient care including obtaining and documenting patient vital signs and relaying physician instructions to patients and their families. Normally assisting one to two physicians
• Updates patient Electronic Medical Record (EMR) including the patient medication list and supports the successful completion of merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) measures in the EMR. Can work independently in all NPS Practice Management systems, and EHR systems used in NPS practices, i.e. pMD, Athena, CKD EHR by EPIC
• Answers phones, schedules patient appointments, and assists with co-pay collections, as necessary, and delivers the highest levels of service excellence at all times
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment. This may include (but not be limited to) accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.Checks physician schedules and coordinates patient flow to ensure on-time clinic schedules.

Requirements

• Nephrology experience preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Trained in EKG, vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection
• CPR Certification
• EMR/ EHR experience preferred
• High School diploma or GED

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

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What We’ll Provide

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace ® , backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits