Medical Assistant

About Phix HealthPhix Health is a provider led clinical services company using proprietary leading-edge care management technology to care for at-home or facility-based geriatric or chronically ill patients. We strive to create a care environment that is driven by our patients desires for their care.

About the Role
Phix Health is looking for an experience Medical Assistant to work directly with a Physician or Mid Level Provider as they make patient rounds. The MA would be responsible for locating patients in the senior living facility prior to their appointment, collecting required medical or insurance information, and assisting the provider with notes, technology and follow up. This position is part time and will initially be on Mondays and Tuesdays at various locations in Warminster, Willow Grove and Horsham. Other days and locations may be added in future if mutually agreed.

The Medical Assistant (MA) is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and othercare team members. The MA is responsible for coordinating patient flow by assisting in clinical datacollection and review for patient intake, ensuring the appropriate information is available to theprovider. The MA performs and assists with clinical procedures as directed by the provider and per protocol. The MA is cross trained to perform designated business processes associated with an outpatient visit ensuring that all demographic, patient history and financial information is accurate. The MA acts as a resource and provides cross coverage as needed, as well as serves as a coach and mentor to new medical assistant associates. The ideal candidate enjoys working with senior populations in a facility setting, working proactively and collaboratively with other team members and facility staff, and has a strong “customer service” approach to working with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Ensures appropriate documents are with the patient, including required diagnostic reports.
• Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
• Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.
• Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.
• Accepts delegated tasks from nursing colleagues within their scope of service to assist in the flow of patient care.
• Perform tasks associated with business front desk functions including, but not limited to: 
  • Confirms patient appointments.
  • Ensuring all patient insurance information is loaded and up to date prior to appointment via online verification of benefits.
  • Coordinates patient check-in, while maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
  • Facilitates virtual visits when provider is not on-site.
  • Maintain computer and electronic system competency including but not limited to processes for: scheduling, appointment cancellations and order entry for clinical system, use of scanner device and electronic insurance verifications, and assistance with live phone calls.
• Maintains a friendly, cooperative, and collaborative relationship with facility staff.
• Participates in meet and greet sessions and ongoing information sessions, as needed.
• Participates in on call duties as required.

 Job Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree
• Experience: 3-5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licenses/Certifications: Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) Preferred (or within first year)

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

 
Phix Health’s approach to health care addresses critical aspects of senior care: access to care, and better management of multiple chronic conditions as seniors age. 

Providing regular on-site care reduces the need for urgent care, ER visits, and on-site emergency medical attention, as well as the disruption this may cause for patients and their families. On site care has proven to reduce ER visits and hospital readmissions. 

Equally important is the care, compassion and convenience we bring to our patients. With regular checkups, medication management and other supplemental services, we help patients manage any illness or discomfort they may experience and we simplify access to care, avoiding the hassle of scheduling and coordinating transportation, especially for those with mobility issues.