Medical Assistant (Field)

Seeking candidates in the Central/Northern area.

Our Organization:

Welcome to Arkos Health! We are a value-based healthcare company providing solutions for payors and providers by combining unique technology with in-home, virtual, and in-clinical care for patients. Backed by a robust technology platform, innovative software, and a light human touch, Arkos Health is committed to delivering advanced and accessible community-based services allowing our clients to live healthier, more independent lives. How do we do this? Arkos serves health plans and provider organizations by managing their highest-risk and highest-cost populations. Our goal is to be the most valued partner to health plans, service providers, and the community we collectively serve.   

How You'll Make a Difference: 

Arkos Health is seeking a Quality Coordinator. The Quality Coordinator will be responsible for completing in-home visits to help meet patients’ needs. Visit focuses involve point-of-care testing including diabetic A1c collection, blood pressure checks, colorectal screening kits, and other testing required by HEDIS/Stars measures. This role is essential to our organization’s goal of improving the overall experience of patient care, including the quality of health, and work to reduce the cost of care. For this field-based position, individuals must be able to travel up to 80% of the time in their own personal vehicle. This person will be traveling to patients' homes to ensure their quality of care.  This role qualifies for mileage reimbursement. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• This position is responsible for performing in-home visits with patients
• Review data collected to confirm gaps in care are captured
• Build positive, professional relationships with the patients we serve
• Explain point-of-care testing and reasoning to patients
• Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills
• This is both an in-office/field position: candidate must be comfortable traveling up to 80% of the time

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Must have own vehicle to drive out in the field to patients homes.
• Medical Assistant (MA) Certification and or Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Certification
• Current CPR required
• 2+ years' experience in a healthcare environment
  
• Experience with verifying Eligibility and navigating through Insurance Portals
• Experience with CPT II codes
• Basic knowledge HCC’s and Medical Diagnosis
• Ability to perform multiply procedures (i.e.) ABI, DRE, Urine Dips if necessary
  
• Medical Terminology

Benefits: 

• Employer-paid Medical premiums at no cost to you
• Employer-paid Dental premiums at no cost to you
• Employer-paid Vision premiums at no cost to you
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability premiums at no cost to you
• Employer-paid Life Insurance premiums at no cost to you
• Employer matching 401(k)
• 15 days annual combined sick/vacation and 9 days of holiday during your first year
• Your Birthday off!

Must complete our Culture Index Survey. Take the assessment at https://go.cultureindex.com/s/bg3VS0H2kF.   This is not a pass/fail test and does not measure intelligence. 

Arkos Health EEO Statement: 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 Arkos Health is a drug-free workplace. All job applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and background check. 

Arkos Health participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. To view the details on this program, visit our career page at Careers - Arkos Health