MEDICAL ASSISTANT- SBHC - 10 MONTHS

InterCommunity Health Care • East Hartford, CT

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides administrative and medical support in a school-based health center (SBHC), with all duties performed under the supervision of licensed professionals. The role supports client visits, SBHC operations, coordination with outside organizations, and the availability and upkeep of clinical equipment and supplies. The position is scheduled for 10 months, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and may require travel to different SBHC sites as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES.
• Two years of work-related experience.
• Red Cross CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform the administrative duties of the SBHC Care Coordinator.
• Document medical assistant interventions in client medical record encounter forms.
• Assess clients’ vital signs before medical appointments.
• Assist with physical examinations and other medical appointments as needed, including reproductive health examinations.
• Purchase medical service supplies as needed.
• Assist the APRN by ensuring office instruments, equipment, medications, and supplies are available.
• Maintain the cleanliness of equipment and the environment.
• Promote SBHC enrollment; perform data entry and scan documents; and update SBHC spreadsheets.
• Coordinate authorization calls and faxes to insurance companies, pharmacies, and other parties.
• Attend all mandatory department and agency meetings and trainings.
• Travel to different SBHC sites as needed to provide coverage.

Benefits

• Paid paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical and dental insurance, with flexible contribution options and HDHP plans with HSA enrollment options.
• Voluntary vision coverage.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance available.
• 401(k) with a 3% employer match and a 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked, subject to eligibility and service requirements.
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
• Work-life balance and flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed