MEDICAL ASSISTANT- SBHC - 10 MONTH POSITION - FULL-TIME

InterCommunity Health Care•East Hartford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

InterCommunity is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC LA) committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to everyone — regardless of life situation or ability to pay. We offer same-day primary care and a wide range of behavioral health services across our community health centers. Our Addiction Services Division provides a full continuum of care, including primary care integration, residential detox and treatment, outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults and children, intensive outpatient programs, employment and community support, mobile crisis evaluations, judicial support services, and social rehabilitation. At InterCommunity, we believe your well-being matters — at work and beyond. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program. Commission on accreditation of Allied Health Education programs(CAAHEP) and The accrediting bureau of Health Education schools(ABHES).
2 years work related experience.
Initiative
Leadership
Time Management
Decision Making
Communication Proficiency
Organization Skills

Responsibilities

Performs all administrative duties of the SBHC Care Coordinator.
Documents medical assistant interventions in client medical record encounter forms.
Performs vital assessment of clients prior to medical appointments.
May assist in physical examinations and/or other medical appointments as needed not limited to reproductive health examinations.
May purchase medical service supplies.
Assists APRN in availability of office instruments, equipment, medications, and supplies.
Ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment.
Promotes enrollment of SBHC, data entry, scanning, and updating all spreadsheets for SBHC.
Coordinates all authorization telephone calls/faxes to insurance companies, pharmacies and other.
Red Cross CPR certified.
All Agency staff required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Voluntary Vision
Group Life
Supplemental Life
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401k
Work Life-Balance-Flexibility
generous Paid PTO
paid holidays
Health & Dental insurance - flexible contribution options that includes 2 HDHP w/ HSA enrollment option or non-HDHP at a minimal cost to employees.
Voluntary vision coverage.
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Basic Life & AD&D.
Supplemental Life Insurance available.
401(k) with 3% employer match + 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked
Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.