Full-time Medical Assistant - remote position (work from home - USA based)

Lara Health is currently in search of an experienced Medical Assistant for our virtual patient care program. You will be joining a wonderful team of lovely MAs and nurses who provide preventative care and support to patients between their doctor visits. This is a full-time position (min 30 hours a week). Must be US territory based.

COMPENSATION: $20/hour plus performance bonuses, contract

THIS IS A FULLY REMOTE POSITION (WORK FROM HOME) WITH SOME FLEXIBILITY ON THE WORKING HOURS. MIN 5 YEAR EXPERIENCE IN CARING FOR CHRONIC CONDITION PATIENTS IS REQUIRED (PREFERABLY IN PRIMARY CARE/DIABETES/CARDIOLOGY).

Join us for the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! The Medical Assistant supports providers with ongoing patient monitoring and chronic care management, with the following duties:

1. Responsible for monitoring patient blood pressure, blood sugar, and other vitals, helping them with medications, MD visits, etc.
2. Communicate with patients on a regular basis, helping them make lifestyle changes in order to improve their long-term health.
3. Maintain patient electronic medical record (EMR).
4. Perform other duties as assigned.

Specific skills and experience required:

1. Passion for working with (older) patients, customer service skills.
2. Min 5 years experience as MA or nurse.
3. Preventative patient care background preferred, experience in primary care, cardiology, or diabetes clinic highly desired.
4. Work independently and with a team.
5. Organizational and time management skills.
6. Computer skills appropriate to position, you will need your own computer and a reliable internet service.
7. Written and verbal communication skills, administrative and clerical skills, critical thinking.
8. Medical terminology use and understanding.

Certification & Licensure mandatory:

1. Approved Medical Assistant Certification required.
2. Or EMT (Emergency Medical Technician).
3. Or NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician).
4. Or Paramedic.
5. Or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse).

Education:

1. Required High School or Equivalent.
2. Preferred Technical Medical Assistant.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS THESE SKILLS/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. Most of your work is phone-based, talking to patients during the day, so you need to be very communicative, with a suitable place to work.

No agencies/recruiters. Only online applications considered (do not call or email). We regret that we are unable to answer all applicants; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.