Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Company: Vital Link Physician Group

Location: Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities (Illinois)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

About Us:

Vital Link Physician Group is dedicated to providing exceptional remote patient monitoring services to enhance the quality of care for individuals in long-term care and assisted living facilities. Our mission is to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent monitoring of patient health metrics, facilitating better management and improved clinical outcomes.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Vitals Management Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for taking vital signs and monitoring health data for eligible patients at various long-term care and assisted living facilities. You will play a critical role in ensuring that accurate health information is collected and communicated, supporting our remote patient monitoring efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Vital Signs Monitoring: Conduct daily assessments of patients' vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature in accordance with established protocols.
Data Collection and Reporting: Accurately record and report vital signs data using our electronic health record (EHR) system or other designated tools. Ensure timely submission of data to support remote monitoring and care coordination.
Patient Interaction: Establish a compassionate and professional rapport with patients to ensure their comfort and cooperation with remote patient monitoring program during assessments.
Facility Collaboration: Work closely with facility staff and healthcare providers to coordinate patient monitoring schedules and address any concerns or issues related to vital signs monitoring.
Compliance and Documentation: Adhere to all relevant healthcare regulations and guidelines to maintain patient privacy and data security. Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Troubleshooting: Address and resolve any issues related to equipment or data collection processes promptly and efficiently.
Continuous Improvement: Participate in training and development opportunities to stay current with best practices in vital signs monitoring and patient care.

Qualifications:

Certification: Medical Assistant (MA) certification is required.
Experience: Previous experience in a clinical setting, preferably in long-term care or assisted living facilities, is highly desirable.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and other healthcare technologies.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and pleasantly with patients, facility staff, and healthcare providers.
Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in recording and reporting health data.
Compassionate Care: Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate and respectful patient care.
Flexibility: Ability to adapt to varying facility environments and patient needs.

Benefits:

Competitive salary.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration and patient-centered care.

Vital Link Physician Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.