Lara Health is currently in search of a bilingual (English/Spanish) Medical Assistant for our Remote Patient Monitoring program, to join our lovely care team and provide patients with care virtually. This is a full time posotion (min 30 hours a week). Must be US territory based.

COMPENSATION: $20/hour plus performace bonuses, contract 

THIS IS A FULLY REMOTE POSTION WITH FLEXIBLE DAYS AND HOURS. MIN 5 YEAR EXPERIENCE IN CARING FOR CHRONIC CONDITION PATIENTS (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 assists providers with ongoing patient monitoring and chronic care management, with the folloowing duties: 

● Responsible for monitoring patient blood pressure, blood sugar, and other vitals, helping them with meds, keep MD visits etc.

● Communicate with patients on regular basis, helping them make lifestyle changes in order to improve their long term health 

● Maintain patient electronic medical record (EMR).

● Performs other duties as assigned. 

Specific skills and experience required: 

● Passion for working with (older) patients, customer service skills 

● Min 5 years 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 position, you 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. 

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 consideration will be contacted.