About Us: 

On a mission to deliver affordable, delightful healthcare for all, First Stop Health provides connected, whole-person virtual care to employers 24/7 through app, website, or phone in all 50 states. First Stop Health prioritizes an engaging and easy-to-use experience, setting people on healthier journeys through care at multiple stages. We are proud to be recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

First Stop Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various health and medical coverage options, dental and vision coverage, disability and life coverage, making healthcare easily accessible. For those that choose to waive medical coverage a monthly medical waiver allowance will be provided. 

First Stop Health offers a remote-first work environment and flexible paid time off, including Summer Fridays. Furthermore, the employer match 401k plan and monthly phone stipend demonstrates the company's commitment to employee financial well-being. The First Stop Health membership benefit is another added perk for employees and provides our virtual care solutions -- Urgent Care, Mental Health, and Primary Care -- from their very first day!

Job Description:  

First Stop Health is seeking an experienced, innovative and detail-oriented Virtual Primary Care Medical Assistant who will play a strategic role within the Clinical Operations and Product Development teams at First Stop Health. The primary focus of this role will be to help First Stop Health bring Virtual Primary Care to the market. In addition to providing direct care to patients and liaising with First Stop Health doctors and outside specialists, this person will work closely with the Product Development teams to ensure that our clinical workflows are optimized for accessible care. 

During pilots, this person will provide meaningful feedback to inform the future features of this service. Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Support, this role requires a deeply caring attitude, strategic thinking, and a strong desire to redesign and implement easy-to-use healthcare services.  

Schedule: 

Initially, this position will primarily work standard business hours. As our Virtual Primary Care program grows, evening and weekend coverage may be required to meet patient demand. This individual will also help inform the long-term staffing model by providing feedback on scheduling needs and workflow optimization.

Responsibilities:  

• Partner with clinical leadership to improve the Virtual Primary Care patient experience.
• Support patients throughout their Virtual Primary Care journey by providing compassionate, patient-centered care      coordination and administrative assistance.
• Follow established clinical protocols and workflows while supporting providers in delivering evidence-based care.
• Assist with patient intake, documentation, care coordination, follow-up, and other clinical support activities under provider direction.
• Initiate interdisciplinary and cross-functional process improvement to enhance the patient experience, increase utilization, and/or lower costs  
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Patient Experience Agents, and Product, to further      develop First Stop Health’s Virtual Primary Care offering for the market  
• Process provider orders, coordinate referrals, schedule follow-up care, and assist patients with care plan instructions as directed by the provider.
• Recognize clinical concerns and promptly escalate urgent issues to the appropriate RN or provider.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and provide feedback to enhance clinical workflows and patient experience.  

Requirements:   

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or equivalent) required
• 2+ years of ambulatory, family practice, internal medicine, or primary care experience preferred
• Experience supporting telehealth or virtual care highly preferred
• Ability to be flexible with your schedule as needed required
• Experience using electronic health records (Athena, Epic, eClinicalWorks, Elation, etc.)
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Comfortable adapting to evolving technology and workflows

First Stop Health is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Research shows that women, people of color and other historically underrepresented groups tend to only apply to jobs in which they meet all the job requirements. Unsure if you check every box? Apply. We would love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make First Stop Health even better.

To learn more about First Stop Health, visit www.fshealth.com and if you require any assistance during the application process or have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our talent acquisition team via email at careers@fshealth.com