OpenLoop Hiring for Certified Medical Assistant – Remote (Telehealth) $25/Hr Job at Federal Way, WA Full Time

OpenLoop is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to help provide superior virtual patient care with a high level of compassion and empathy. If that sounds like you, we’d love to connect!

Meet OpenLoop

OpenLoop was founded with the vision to power healing anywhere. We do so by thoughtfully pairing leading clinicians (like you!) with innovative telehealth companies providing care in all 50 states. Our team of Clinician Advocates and full-service support staff are dedicated to helping you land the right virtual care positions aligned to your expertise, passions, and schedule. Consider the OpenLoop Network your all-access pass to top shifts, great pay, and the flexibility you’ve been looking for.

About the Position

OpenLoop is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant who is motivated to work with kids, teens, and adults to integrate care for complex illnesses and treatment for Long COVID/PASC. These patients are dealing with life issues presented after COVID. This is a great opportunity to make an impact on the local communities while earning additional income and having a flexible schedule being fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Be the key point of contact for patients, interacting with each patient by video or phone every 1-2 weeks to help make patient experiences as smooth as possible.
• Provide continuity & the ability to build meaningful relationships with each patient
• 45-60 minute video call with each new patient getting to know the patient behind the screen & their health story, by going through the patient’s medical history with them
• Remotely pre-fill &/or verify existing patient chart information (medications, supplements, allergies, vitals, etc.) ahead of patient-provider visits
• Review the visit summary/plan with patients 1-3 days after provider visits to help clarify items within the plan, and concisely document questions patients or families may have regarding the plan for the provider to answer, and schedule patients for their follow-up appt
• Coordinate sending referrals and records to outside specialists for consults recommended by the care team
• Help patients set up or coordinate lab draws either at local labs, at home, etc. as recommended by the care team
• Help patients find nearby imaging centers or lab locations if needed for imaging orders recommended by the care team
• Process medication refills that have been OK’d by the prescribing provider
• Reviewing serial vitals to make sure they were entered (or properly imported) into the EHR before provider visits
• Respond to patient questions in the EHR portal, left by voicemail, email, chat in a timely and respectful manner & forward questions that require providing medical advice to the appropriate care team member

Requirements

• Active license in Washington state. Additional states or licenses are a plus!
• Medical assistant certification by the medical board in the state of practice
• 2+ years’ experience working in an outpatient medical practice setting
• Minimum of 8-10 hours (no more than 35) weekly
• 1st visit = 60-90 mins
• FU Visit = 15-30
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with using and learning new technology

Pay & Perks

• $25/hr

Other Info

• This is a 1099 position
• 2 interview hiring process

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Please directly apply to our network using URL provided and create a profile under “APP” as the clinician type: https://app.openloophealth.com/jobs/6216af26f850ce78c77dda06/?utm_source=indeed

License/Certification:

• active license in WA (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: One location