Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant

Community Health Connections • Fitchburg, MA

21h • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing patients for provider visits by taking vital signs, assisting with physical examinations and routine diagnostic procedures, and managing patient appointments and forms. The position requires a commitment to the health center's mission and values, and involves teamwork with both clinical and non-clinical staff. The job is physically demanding, requiring walking, standing, occasional lifting, and fine motor skills for handling instruments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Work experience similar to a medical office environment
• Computer skills for accurate data entry
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• CPR 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

• Certification as a Medical Assistant or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Hmong is a plus

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 routine physical examinations by preparing the patient, the equipment, and supplies, and assisting the provider as needed
• Assists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e. urine specimens) and performing selected screening tests (including: urine dipsticks, urine hCG, and rapid strep throat cultures)
• Assists in preparing routine diagnostic request forms
• Books patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and/or specialists
• Managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and non-clinical staff interacting with patients
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED