Medical Assistant - CHC of New Britain - Full Time - $1,000 Sign on!

Moses/Weitzman Health System • New Britain, CT

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About The Position

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

The schedule is Monday through Friday, including one evening per week, and one Saturday per month. Compensation is $23 per hour. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available, with payment timing and eligibility based on certification or registration status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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; 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, computer skills, and medical testing procedures.
• Sound organizational skills and accuracy.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Team focus 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 biohazardous material.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Apply evidence-based guidelines and prepare scheduled primary care patients for visits.
• Collaborate with the primary care nurse and provider using the Planned Care Dashboard to identify care due at each visit.
• Prepare patients according to the nature of their visit and established criteria.
• Document chief complaints and evidence-based screening results accurately.
• Measure and document patient vital signs.
• Perform appropriate CLIA-waived tests, EKGs, and hearing and vision tests independently and accurately.
• Prioritize daily responsibilities to reduce waiting time and facilitate patient flow.
• Work with providers and clinical and clerical support staff, assisting team members as needed.
• Schedule tests and specialty-care referrals in a timely manner according to provider orders.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment; maintain supplies and medical logs; set up and stock exam rooms; and clean rooms at the end of each workday.
• Follow infection-control standards, Universal Precautions, and agency safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain required annual CPR certification and complete mandated in-service training.
• Provide excellent customer service and support quality of care, teamwork, and the agency's mission.
• Communicate clinical and client information and messages accurately to providers and colleagues.
• Maintain client confidentiality while accessing client charts and health care information.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $1,000, subject to the stated certification or registration eligibility and payment conditions.
• 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.
• Eligible employees may have access to flexible work arrangements where applicable.
• Other company-sponsored benefits may be available; offerings and eligibility vary.

What This Job Offers

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