Medical Assistant-- CHC Stamford - Full Time - $1,000 Signon Bonus!
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides clinical and technical support to primary care providers and helps deliver coordinated, patient-centered care. The role uses electronic tools to implement planned care, prepare for patient visits, support efficient workflow, monitor equipment, and perform clinical testing in accordance with OSHA and CLIA standards. The Medical Assistant works with patients and families, specialists, providers, nurses, and other health care team members to promote continuity of care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, including one evening per week, and one Saturday per month. The position is based at the Community Health Center of Stamford in Stamford, Connecticut, and pays $23 per hour. A sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 is offered subject to the stated certification and payment timing conditions. The role requires maintaining CPR certification, following infection-control and safety policies, maintaining a clean and orderly work environment, and completing Agency-mandated training. It also involves access to client charts and health care information and requires maintaining client confidentiality.
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 through AMT; certification or registration may be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification, or current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification.
- Skills in EKG use, appointment scheduling, word processing, and computer use, and familiarity with medical testing procedures.
- Sound organizational skills and accuracy.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Team-focused approach and demonstrated leadership qualities.
- Ability to perform clinical tasks requiring manual dexterity and 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 and support complete visits.
- Prepare patients for provider visits using established criteria appropriate to the visit type.
- Document chief complaints and evidence-based screening results accurately.
- Perform and document patient vital signs accurately.
- Perform appropriate CLIA-waived tests, EKGs, and hearing and vision tests independently and accurately.
- Prioritize daily work to reduce patient waiting time and collaborate with providers and clinical and clerical staff to facilitate patient flow.
- Assist other health care team members as needed and work effectively as part of the team.
- Schedule tests and specialty-care referrals in a timely manner according to provider orders.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working environment; maintain 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 and complete Agency-mandated in-service training.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers, with a focus on quality care and teamwork.
- Communicate clinical and client information accurately to providers; take messages accurately; and collaborate effectively with medical assistants, providers, and nursing staff.
- Maintain the confidentiality of client information.
Benefits
- Company benefits are offered; eligible employees may have access to health and wellness benefits, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, professional development and tuition assistance programs, employee assistance resources, flexible work arrangements where applicable, and other company-sponsored benefits. Offerings and eligibility may vary.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $1,000, subject to the stated certification and payment timing conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
