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

Lara Health is currently in search of an experienced Medical Assistantfor our virtual patient careprogram. You will be jojing a wonderfulteamof lovely MAs and nurses whoprovide preventative care and support to patients between their doctor visits. This is a full time position (min 30 hours a week). Must beUS territory based.

COMPENSATION: $20/hour plus performace bonuses contract

THIS IS A FULLY REMOTEPOSTION (WORK FROM HOME) WITH SOME FLEXIBILITY ON THE WORKING HOURS. MIN 5YEAR EXPERIENCE IN CARING FOR CHRONIC CONDITION PATIENTS IN REQUIRED (PREFFERABLY 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 supportsproviders with ongoing patient monitoring and chronic care managementwith the following duties:

Responsible for monitoring patient blood pressure blood sugar and other vitals helping themwith meds MD visitsetc.

Communicatewith patients on regular basis helping them make lifestyle changesin order to improve their long term health

Maintainpatient electronic medical record (EMR).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific skills and experience required:

Passion for working with (older) patients customer service skills

Min 5years experience as MA or nurse

Preventative patient care background preffered experience in primary care cardiology or diabetes clinic highly desired

Work independently and with a team

Organizational and time management skills

Computer skills appropriate to positionyou will need your own computer and a reliable internet service

Written and verbal communication skills administrative and clerical skills critical thinking

Medical terminology use and understanding

Certification & Licensure mandatory:

Approved Medical Assistant Certification required

Or EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

Or NREMT (Nationally Recognized Emergency Medical Technician);

Or Paramedic

Or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Education:

Required High School or Equivalent

Preferred Technical Medical Assistant

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT POSSES THESE SKILS/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 in phone based talking to patients during hte 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 aswer all applicants only those selected for further considerationwill be contacted.