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** Posting Date
** 01/05/2026962 Norfolk Sq, Norfolk, Virginia, , United States of America
** Lead Medical Assistant in New Primary Care Model for Dialysis Patients
** DaVita is pioneering a new approach to primary care for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESKD) directly within our dialysis centers. We're seeking a highly motivated and innovative Medical Assistant to be our
** founding MA**, helping us build and shape this groundbreaking program.
It is estimated that 30-50% of patients with renal failure do not receive consistent primary care support, resulting in increased morbidity, hospitalizations, and mortality. You will work with a Nurse Practitioner to address the health barriers patients with kidney disease face. Our goal is simple: keep patients out of the hospital and living longer. Come join us!
** Why You’ll Love Working Here:**
* ** Change the standards of care:
** Directly improve the health and well-being of patients who need it most.
* ** Position yourself to be a national leader:
** We plan on scaling this program nationally and are looking for individuals who will grow with the model.
* ** Have an outsized voice in shaping the model of care:
** We will be nimble and agile in building a model that meets the needs of our patients and are looking for our MA to add his or her thoughts to how we can improve.
* ** A true partnership:
** Work in a close, collaborative relationship with a dedicated Nurse Practitioner.
* ** Competitive pay and benefits packages:
** We strive to do inspiring work with financial and personal balance.
** Location & Travel:
*** Commute to DaVita clinics and/or partner practices in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area and surrounding areas 5 days a week.
* Reliable personal transportation required
** Position Details:
*** Full-Time, Monday–Friday schedule
* Be flexible and adaptable to respond to patient and program needs
** Responsibilities:
*** Coordinate care for patients by ensuring access to eligible resources/programs and assisting with referrals and provider appointments
* Perform outbound calls and respond to inbound calls from patients, providers, and Village resources
* Educate patients about the benefits of this program, and then enroll and onboard the patients (such as collecting medical information and creating a record in our Epic platform)
* Complete non-clinical screenings and pathways under the guidance of the Manager; escalate to Integrated Care Nurse as needed
* Assist the clinical team with moving patients through the continuum of care by completing tasks as directed
* Manage clinical data so that key clinical reports can be produced. This includes transferring information from outside medical records and auditing data for clinical integrity.
* Communicate directly with patients in a timely and professional manner
* Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential documentation
* Demonstrate exceptional two-way communication, both oral and written
* Act in alignment with DaVita’s mission and values to deliver
** high-quality patient care
***
* Qualifications:
*** High school diploma or GED required
* Hold a current national Medical Assistant certification such as CMA, RMA, or CCMA
* 2+ years of experience in a professional office environment
* Experience coordinating care (referrals, care management, etc.)
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
* Strong verbal communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook
* Commitment to service excellence and patient satisfaction
* Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with the team
*
* Preferred Qualifications:
*** 4+ years clinical medical office experience
* Experience in primary care settings
* Experience in dialysis settings
* Experience with Epic EHR
* Familiarity navigating insurance payers
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