Medical Assistant - CHC of Danbury - Part Time - Sign on Bonus

Moses/Weitzman Health System • Danbury, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides daily clinical and technical support to primary care providers at the Community Health Center of Danbury. The role implements planned care using electronic tools, monitors equipment, and performs clinical testing according to OSHA and CLIA standards. The Medical Assistant coordinates with patients, families, specialists, providers, nurses, and other health care team members to support continuity of care in a patient-centered medical home.

The position is scheduled Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with occasional weekends. It is part-time and pays $23 per hour. Sign-on compensation is described as $250 at 90 days and $250 at nine months for eligible registered or certified candidates, or $500 for candidates who are already RMA or CMA at hire, subject to the stated conditions.

Moses/Weitzman Health System states that eligible employees may have access to a total rewards package that can include compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, professional development and tuition assistance, employee assistance resources, flexible work arrangements where applicable, and other company-sponsored benefits. Offerings and eligibility may vary by position, work location, scheduled hours, and plan terms.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited or recognized school.
• Medical Assistant board certification from AAMA, NHA, or NCCT, or registration from AMT; may be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED certification, or current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Knowledge of EKG use, appointment scheduling, word processing, computers, and medical testing procedures.
• Sound organizational skills and accuracy.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Team-focused approach and demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks; moderate physical activity, including standing, walking, and lifting.
• Ability to work with potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or biohazardous material.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.
• Expert knowledge of the electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Apply evidence-based guidelines from major regulatory and specialty groups and perform pre-visit preparation for scheduled primary care patients.
• Collaborate with the primary care nurse and provider in electronic huddles using the Planned Care Dashboard to identify care due at the visit.
• Prepare patients for provider visits according to established criteria and the nature of the visit.
• Accurately document chief complaints and evidence-based screening results.
• Accurately obtain and document patient vital signs.
• Perform and document appropriate CLIA-waived tests, EKGs, and hearing and vision tests.
• Prioritize daily work to reduce patient waiting time.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical and clerical staff to facilitate patient flow.
• Support other health care team members as needed or requested.
• Schedule tests and specialty referrals according to provider orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment; oversee supplies and medical logs as directed; set up and stock exam rooms and clean them at the end of each workday.
• Follow infection-control standards, Universal Precautions, and agency safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain yearly CPR certification as required for clinical employees.
• Provide excellent customer service and contribute to quality care and teamwork in support of department and agency needs.
• Complete agency-mandated in-service training.
• Communicate clinical and client information accurately to providers, take messages accurately, and communicate and collaborate effectively with medical assistants, providers, and nursing staff.
• Maintain confidentiality when accessing clients' charts and health care information.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to health and wellness benefits.
• Eligible employees may have access to retirement savings opportunities.
• Eligible employees may have access to paid time off.
• Eligible employees may have access to professional development and tuition assistance programs.
• Eligible employees may have access to employee assistance resources.
• Flexible work arrangements may be available where applicable.
• Sign-on compensation is offered under the conditions described in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED