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

Moses / Weitzman Health System • Danbury, CT

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides daily clinical and technical support to primary care providers. The role implements planned care using electronic tools to support efficient, accurate workflows; monitors equipment; and performs clinical testing in accordance with OSHA and CLIA standards. The Medical Assistant communicates with patients, families, specialists, and other health care team members and works with the primary care nurse and provider to support continuity and coordination of care in a patient-centered medical home.

The position is part-time at the Community Health Center of Danbury, with a schedule of Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and occasional weekends. Compensation is $24 per hour. A sign-on bonus of $250 is offered at 90 days if registered or certified, and $250 at nine months; employees already registered or certified at hire receive a $500 sign-on bonus. Eligible employees may have access to 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. Specific offerings and eligibility 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 through AAMA, NHA, or NCCT, or registration through AMT; may be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• CPR certification: current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED), or current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers.
• Knowledge of EKG use, appointment scheduling, word processing, computer skills, and medical testing procedures.
• Sound organizational skills and accuracy at all levels of work.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Team-focused approach and demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks and ability to engage in 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 conduct 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 patient's 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, help reduce patient waiting time, and coordinate patient flow with providers and clinical and clerical staff.
• Work as a member of the health care team and assist other team members as needed or requested.
• Schedule tests and specialty referrals promptly according to provider orders.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment; oversee supplies and maintain 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 support quality of care and teamwork consistent with agency and department needs.
• Complete agency-mandated in-service training workshops.
• Communicate clinical and client information accurately to providers and accurately take messages.
• Communicate effectively with other medical assistants and collaborate with providers and nursing staff.
• Maintain client confidentiality when accessing charts and health care information.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $250 at 90 days if registered or certified, and $250 at nine months; employees already registered or certified at hire receive a $500 sign-on bonus.
• 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.
• Other company-sponsored benefits may be available, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

What This Job Offers

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