Lara Health is currently in search of a (preferably) 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 That REQUIRES MIN 5 YEAR EXPERIENCE IN CARING FOR CHRONIC CONDITION PATIENTS (PREFFERABLY IN PRIMARY CARE/DIABETES/CARDIOLOGY/GERIATRICS) 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 following 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 a 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 (Certification required) 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. You must be hubbly and well spoken as 90% of the work is speaking with pts on the phone. The role is contract-based and doesn't offer benefits. Some flexibility in regards to working hours (Mon-Fri) 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.