MA - Chronic Care Manager - Rural Health Care
Type: Full-time
The Medical Assistant (MA) Chronic Care Manager (CCM) is a clinic-based position responsible for managing patients who have chronic health conditions, working towards better health outcomes for those patients, and maintaining routine contact regarding their ongoing healthcare needs. The MA CCM supports high risk and chronic conditions patients in collaboration with other team members. The MA CCM will provide services such as patient education, self-management support, coordination of care, and acting as a patient advocate. The MA CCM works as an extension of clinic providers by establishing and maintaining a more centralized coordination of care. The MA, in general, usually does not provide direct patient care, however, will assist in other clinic duties as needed, which may include delivery of direct care. The MA CCM functions under the direction of the Rural Health Clinic Manager and/or the Medical Provider(s) and exercises independent judgment in applying professional knowledge required to plan, prioritize and organize the delivery of quality patient care coordination.
This position is safety sensitive and subject to WMRMC’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.
Full-Time With Benefits
Required Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Experience
General knowledge of medications frequently prescribed in chronic care, nursing process and it’s application, including the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
General knowledge of healthcare field
Medical terminology knowledge
EMR experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Two (2) years previous MA experience in patient care setting
Working with chronic conditions patients
Care coordination
Ability to understand and interpret statistical data related to patient care and outcomes
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Required Licenses & Certifications
Medical Assistant Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
Equal Opportunity Employer
White Mountain Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Contact Information
Human Resources
118 S. Mountain Ave.
Springerville, AZ 85938
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 928-333-7334
White Mountain Regional Medical Center Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at White Mountain Regional Medical Center will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. White Mountain Regional Medical Center does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.
Openings
If an open position is not currently available, we will maintain your application for 90 days and consider it for future openings. If you meet the qualifications of the position and are selected for an interview, Human Resources or the Hiring Manager will phone or e-mail you. Thank you for your interest in White Mountain Regional Medical Center.
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Upon submitting your application we will take every effort to review it for proper consideration. If your qualifications meet the current needs of White Mountain Regional Medical Center, our Human Resources Department will contact you.
Drug Testing
White Mountain Regional Medical Center is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and productive work environment for all employees. To help ensure a safe and healthful working environment, each applicant to whom an offer of employment has been made will be required as a condition of employment to undergo a substance test. Applicants will be asked to read the policy and sign a Consent to Drug Screening.
