Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant- OBOT

Community Health Connections•Fitchburg, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing patients for provider visits by taking vital signs and assisting with diagnostic procedures. A key responsibility is the organization and coordination of Suboxone and Vivitrol schedules, managing patient distribution across sites and provider time blocks, and maintaining a provider registry for patients receiving MAT. The position also supports patients through various treatment phases, tracks and follows up on diagnostic services and results, and communicates with providers, patients, and families. The role requires maintaining a treatment database with health information and attending mandatory meetings and trainings. The individual will work independently on projects and must demonstrate commitment to the health center's mission and values.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Previous experience preferred
Work experience similar to a medical office environment
Computer skills for accurate data entry
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced medical office environment

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Medical Office Assistant or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs (including: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and other procedures as needed)
Assists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e. urine specimens) and performing selected POC screening tests
Organization and coordination of Suboxone and Vivitrol schedules, distribution of patients across sites and provider time blocks.
Management of provider registry for patients receiving MAT
Provide support during screening, intake, induction, stabilization and maintenance phases of patient treatment
Tracking, follow-up and reporting of diagnostic services, diagnostic test results, referrals for diagnostic tests, tracking of results and closing the loop for all test results
Communication with providers, patients and the patient’s families when appropriate
Assists with maintaining the treatment database with health information for those patients enrolled in the program and pertinent to any associated grants
Required to attend mandatory program meetings and trainings
Works independently on special nonrecurring and ongoing projects as needed
Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
Performs other job related duties as required or assigned