Lara Health is currently in search of a (preferably) bilingual (English/Spanish) Medical Assistant for our Remote Patient Monitoring program, to join our lovely care team and provide patients with care virtually. This is a full time posotion (min 30 hours a week). Must be US territory based.
COMPENSATION: $20/hour, plus performace bonuses, contract…
THIS IS A FULLY REMOTE POSTION That REQUIRES MIN 5 YEAR EXPERIENCE IN CARING FOR CHRONIC CONDITION PATIENTS (PREFFERABLY IN PRIMARY CARE/DIABETES/CARDIOLOGY/GERIATRICS)
Duties
Join us for the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! The Medical Assistant assists providers with ongoing patient monitoring and chronic care management, with the following duties:
• Responsible for monitoring patient blood pressure, blood sugar, and other vitals, helping them with meds, keep MD visits etc.
• Communicate with patients on regular basis, helping them make lifestyle changes in order to improve their long term health
• Maintain patient electronic medical record (EMR).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Specific Skills And Experience Required
• Passion for working with (older) patients, customer service skills
• Min 5 years experience as a MA or nurse
• Preventative patient care background preffered, experience in primary care, cardiology or diabetes clinic highly desired
• Work independently and with a team
• Organizational and time management skills
• Computer skills appropriate to position, you will need your own computer and a reliable internet service
• Written and verbal communication skills, administrative and clerical skills, critical thinking
• Medical terminology use and understanding
Certification & Licensure Mandatory
• Approved Medical Assistant Certification required
• Or EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
• Or NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician);
• Or Paramedic
• Or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Education
• Required High School or Equivalent
• Preferred Technical Medical Assistant (Certification required)
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT POSSES THESE SKILS/QUALIFICATIONS.
This position would be ideal for someone looking to work intensively with patients and who is well organized and able to commit to a min 30 hours a week. You must be hubbly and well spoken as 90% of the work is speaking with pts on the phone.
The role is contract-based and doesn’t offer benefits. Some flexibility in regards to working hours (Mon-Fri)
No agencies/recruiters. Only online applications considered (do not call or email). We regret that we are unable to aswer all applicants, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted
