Health Care Assistant

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) is responsible for providing outstanding patient care in the primary care/medical home model environment. The HCA is responsible for direct patient care as well as additional support to care teams by effective utilization of health information technology (reports), timely administrative support, care loop completion and documentation enabling other members to practice at the top of their license. The HCA displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively and functions as a member of healthcare team. The HCA must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care and functions under the direct supervision and authority of the Physician/Licensed Independent Practitioner when performing clinical tasks during patient care.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

Graduation from a qualified Medical Assistant program required

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant preferred

Recent experience as a Medical Assistant required

Experience with medical terminology preferred

Must have courteous and cooperative attitude

M-F; occasional Saturday; occasional holiday in EHC