Medical Assistant 1

Southern New England Healthcare•Enfield, CT

6d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I for SoNE HEALTH Medical Group will provide multi-skilled services to the practice. The Medical Assistant I will be responsible for obtaining vital signs, assisting the provider with in-office procedures, and coordinating tasks with other team members. Responsibilities of this role will encompass a wide range of clinical tasks, including patient intake and point of care testing. This position requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, a positive professional attitude, and the ability to work in a team environment. This position is in Enfield, CT.

Requirements

CMA or RMA required with vaccine certification preferred
Minimum of 2 years primary care office experience required
Must reside in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, or Massachusetts.
Fully vaccinated for influenza.

Nice To Haves

vaccine certification preferred

Responsibilities

Room and intake patients including taking vitals ie. pulse ox, temp, weight, height, blood pressure, etc & record in EMR, complete intake of appointment details.
Complete questionnaires in EMR ie. Depression screening, complaints, allergies, current list of meds/reconcile med list, etc.
Give full verbal report of patient’s visit/condition to provider, print any results ie. lab, x ray, etc for the provider to review
Clean rooms at end of day & in between patients
Report needed supplies for ordering to Office Manager as inventory is used
Co-manage Lab with RN, LPN, and/or other staff i.e., rotate stock as orders come in, monitor expiration dates & inventory, keep area tidy & work ready etc.
Collaborate with RN, LPN, and/or other staff to run patient's lab tests as needed daily i.e., lead, urine, blood, strep, flu, & RSV tests, etc.
Process patient lab draws & prepare cultures/specimen to be sent out for testing i.e., order tests, ensure labels are placed on specimen, follow office & lab protocols & procedures.
Assist with performing EKG's & setting up breathing treatments, as requested by Provider.
Assist provider with in-office procedures i.e., sutures, suture removal, biopsies, etc., as requested by the Provider.
Review upcoming appointments to anticipate needs, supplies, & completeness.
Order labs for patients with upcoming appointments and contact patients, as necessary.
Monitor EMR in-box daily & return patient calls, and complete other tasks as delegated by Provider.
Collaborate with RN, LPN, MA, and/or other staff to stock rooms with needed supplies, inventory, tests, & other necessities on weekly basis
Complete physical forms, school medication forms, disability paperwork, & all other clinical documentation & forms as needed for patients.
Maintain eyewash station per policies & protocol including testing, cleaning, & reporting.
Complete and maintain Stericycle DOT certification for biohazardous waste
Cover patient care tasks for LPN/MA’s when out of office or when needed.
Assist with clinical support line if available
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Basic Life & Accident Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Benefits (Homeowners Insurance, Auto Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Discount Plans)
Earned time off, sick time, company holidays and one floating holiday
Paid Volunteer Time
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement) after one year of employment
Employee Discount Program for discounts on entertainment, travel, and shopping