Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Specialist (Medical Assistant) - Community Care & Geriatrics

Penobscot Community Health Center

Orono Town, ME, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Healthcare

Full Time

Job Description

Are you an EMR-savvy Medical Assistant with a talent for capturing the details that drive meaningful patient care? Do you enjoy pre-visit planning, patient advocacy, and closing gaps in care? If so, consider joining our Community Care & Geriatrics (CCG) team as a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Specialist (MA). In this impactful technical role, you’ll support patients through preventive care by coordinating their Annual Wellness Visits and helping streamline workflows between CCG and Care Management. We’re seeking an MA with at least two years of experience, strong communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

This position works in a Designated Healthcare Facility which is subject to the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for healthcare workers. If hired, you will be required to show a Certificate of Immunization, or Proof of Immunity, against: 1.) Rubeola (measles); Mumps; Rubella (German measles); Varicella; Hepatitis B; and Influenza.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Thursday, Schedule TBD (Fridays + Weekends OFF)
(NOTE: This position requires regular travel within the Greater Bangor area and up to 90 minutes from Bangor. Mileage is reimbursed per PCHC’s Business Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy)

All full-time, externally hired Medical Assistants will receive a $3500 sign on /retention bonus!

Collaborative culture, career growth opportunities, and much more! Find out more from our current PCHC MAs and Clinical Supervisors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3odqQB-Ykf8

Highlights of the position:

Patient Outreach & Scheduling: Conduct outreach, scheduling, and verification for preventive services and Medicare Annual Wellness Visits; review charts for pre-visit planning and clinical requests.
Annual Wellness Visits: Perform Medicare Wellness Visits in facilities or homes; collaborate with providers for documentation, review, and sign-off; educate patients on chronic disease management and preventive care.
Collaboration & Coordination: Serve as a liaison across Community Care & Geriatrics, Care Management, and Quality teams; coordinate services with providers, clinical staff, patients, and families; support population-specific reporting and workflow improvements.
Medical Assistant Duties: Perform all standard MA functions per PCHC’s Job Description and Clinical Competency Checklist; champion department initiatives while maintaining high-quality patient care and advocacy.

Join PCHC's nationally recognized non-profit organization:

Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated Medical Home Model
Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
Competitive compensation and generous benefits
PCHC provides comprehensive, patient-centered care with integrated services, including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Laboratory Services, Physical Therapy, and more!

Education and Experience:

Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.
Medical Assistant certification required from AAMA, AMT, or NHA.
- CMA- Certification by the AAMA required at time of hire or within 60 days of date of hire. Certifications must be maintained at all times.
- RMA- Certification by the AMT required. Certifications must be maintained at all times.
- CCMA- Certification by the NHA required. Certifications must be maintained at all times.
Minimum of two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant in a primary healthcare or related setting required.
Will have up-to-date training and certification in Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute. Must obtain within 2 weeks if not current at hire.
Having a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required. Any concerns raised by the results of a driving record check will be subject to an individualized review to determine whether the infraction is relevant to the individual’s ability to perform the responsibilities of the position in accordance with PCHC’s Automobile Safety and Background Check Policy.

Curious, or interested to learn more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.