Medical Assistant

Hilltown Community Health Center•Amherst, MA

32d•$18 - $24

About The Position

Our mission is to create access to high quality integrated health care and promote well-being for individuals, families, and our communities. At the heart of our organization are our people. Our team is passionate, dedicated, and supportive, creating a workplace where collaboration and service thrive to make a meaningful impact on our community. In this highly visible role, you will be reporting to the Medical Assistant manager while you assist health care providers. This position will highlight your strengths of exhibiting compassion and empathy as your days will be filled with interacting with our patients, taking their vital signs, asking questions and preparing everything for their visit with the provider. You will use your detail-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills to ensure that the exam space is clean and ready for patients, that the equipment is sterilized and organized and that supplies are stocked and available. You will use your computer skills to enter all information into our electronic health record, prepare prescriptions and assist in getting prior authorization. Your considerate and open demeanor towards others, coupled with your understanding that our patients are treasured for their uniqueness, reflects your mission-oriented character. Your unwavering dedication to our core goal of delivering exceptional care and promoting well-being will be your top priority.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience using computer-based systems to input data.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and HCHC policy.
Culturally qualified to work with many populations.
Demonstrated commitment to electronic recording and providing others with accurate, detailed information.