Medical Assistant - CHC of Middletown - Full Time - $1,000 Signon Bonus!

Moses / Weitzman Health System•Middletown, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and technical support for primary care providers. This role involves implementing planned care items using electronic tools for efficient workflow, monitoring equipment, and performing clinical testing according to OSHA and CLIA standards. The Medical Assistant will liaise with patients, families, specialists, and the healthcare team to ensure continuity and coordination of care in a patient-centered medical home.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
Completion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited/recognized school
Medical Assistant board certification (AAMA, NHA, NCCT)/registration (AMT) or obtained within 90 days of hire
EKG use, appointment scheduling, word processing and computer skills, and familiarity with medical testing procedures.
Sound organizational skills and accuracy at all levels of job.
Prior demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills.
Must be team focused and demonstrate leadership qualities.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
Expert knowledge of the electronic health record

Responsibilities

Performs pre-visit preparation for all primary care patients scheduled to be seen, applying evidence-based guidelines.
Collaborates with the primary care nurse and provider to "e-huddle" using the Planned Care Dashboard to ensure complete primary care visits.
Prepares patients for provider visits based on the nature of the visit (sick, PE, WCC, etc.).
Accurately documents chief complaint and results from evidence-based screening tests.
Accurately performs and documents patient vital signs.
Independently and accurately performs appropriate CLIA waived tests, EKG, hearing & vision tests.
Prioritizes work responsibilities to decrease waiting time and collaborates with providers and staff to facilitate patient flow.
Effectively works as a member of the healthcare team, assisting other team members as needed.
Appropriately schedules tests and referrals for specialty care in accordance with Provider orders in a timely manner.
Maintains a clean, orderly, safe working environment, oversees maintenance of supplies, and documents in medical logs.
Sets up and stocks exam rooms and cleans rooms at the end of each day worked.
Adheres to all infection control standards, follows Universal Precautions and safety policies and procedures.
Maintains yearly CPR certification.
Exhibits excellent customer service skills with a focus on quality of care and teamwork.
Complies with Agency mandated in-service training workshops.