Flex Medical Assistant

Overview:

The Flex Medical Assistant works as part of a collaborative team with an assigned provider and other members of the clinical team to manage the care of their assigned patient panel. This dynamic role provides comprehensive, compassionate care, both telephonic and in person.

This is an onsite position located at the AvitaCare Atlanta Clinic (2140 Peachtree Rd).

This role offers a consistent work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekends or holidays required

About the Role:

• Collaborate with the provider to care for the assigned patient panel
• Triage patient needs by administering diagnostic testing and measuring/recording vital signs
• Provides telephonic patient triage services
• Performs medication administration and reconciliation
• Administers injectable medications and vaccines
• Collects and labels laboratory samples
• Completes x-ray orders as requested by the provider
• Provides support to all clinical teams as directed by the Lead Medical Assistant
• Manages patient flow and coordination of care by updating patient medical records
• Communicate and facilitates preventive health care needs
• Facilitates patient engagement and outreach initiatives
• Maintains the readiness of examination and x-ray rooms by ensuring medications, supplies, and equipment are consistently restocked as needed
• Assist with answering incoming phone calls and scheduling appointments
• Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company's core values and goals
• Additional responsibilities assigned as needed

About You:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a related health field
• One or more years as a Medical Assistant or related experience
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred
• Must have a current BLS Certification
• Skilled in Infectious Disease or HIV patient care
• Experienced in delivering patient care to individuals among the HIV/AIDS, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities preferred
• Strong background in radiology procedures, particularly the performance of routine X-rays, is preferred
• Proficient with EMR, eClinicalWorks preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to promote optimal patient care
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish is highly preferred
• Strong MS Office computer skills with the ability to type 30+ wpm
• Must have a positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service

At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. Join Avita and get inspired tobe the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all.We're committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care. Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings.

Six company paid holidays and three personal floating holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid leaves - two weeks paid parental leave, bereavement, sick leave, time to vote and jury duty, award recognition program, professional learning and development opportunities.

Company paid benefits – basic life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, health/dependent flexible spending.

Voluntary benefits – long and short-term disability, pet insurance, legal, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole and supplementary life insurance, identity theft protection, 401(K) retirement savings plan with company match.

All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.