Medical Assistant - Home Visits

JOB DESCRIPTION:The Medical Assistant provides patient care and assists the medical provider in any necessary dutiesor responsibilities.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses the full scope of patient needs and assist medical provider when meeting with the patientin their home. Provides a safe environment for patients and employees through identifying/correcting/reportinghealth and safety hazards. Cooperates with distribution of resources to maintain a therapeutic environment. Maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and co-workers. Accountable for medical practice through planned and continuous professional growth anddevelopment. Uses knowledge and judgement needed to meet the medical needs of the patient. Assist with calling in medications for home visit patients. Maintains Prior Authorizations and Referrals for medical services. Assists with EKG and PFT testing within the office. Other duties may be assigned.QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma. Attending an accredited medical assisting program preferred. In the process of getting licensed as a Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Minimum 1year medical experience. CPR Preferred. Valid Driver’s License. Clean driving record.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: NonePHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility and outside the facility with multiple levels andwithout elevator or mechanical transportation. Operates a computer and keyboard.POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:This is a full-time position, and core hours and workdays are Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm.This position may require evening or weekend work.WORK ENVIORNMENTThis job operates in a professional office environment as well as patient homes. This role routinelyuses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and faxmachines. Smoke-free environment.This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skillsrequired for the job and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs of OVP HealthCare and contractual obligations.EEO STATEMENTOVP Health Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicantsfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health Care complies with applicable state and locallaws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company hasfacilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, andtraining.OVP Health Care expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color,religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, geneticinformation, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health Careemployees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.