Medical Assistant - Manchester

First Choice Health Centers Inc • East Hartford, CT

4h • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

First Choice Health Centers is looking for a Medical Assistant to work alongside our Clinical and Operations team with providing direct care services including patient engagement and care coordination within the communities of Manchester (and other sites as needed). This position is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in delivery of patient care in an outpatient setting.

For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program
• 1 + years of MA/CNA experience
• Experience with an electronic health record
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant is a plus

Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per process, responding to patient phone calls and documenting patient interactions
• Manage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines
• Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and timely in the electronic health record
• Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients, assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources and other services where appropriate
• Monitor task list (telephone encounters) in order to respond in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders and monitor status of critical referrals
• Adhere to all patient safety standards and infection control guidelines
• Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 20 days of Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays per year
• Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
• Company paid Life insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Complimentary premium Calm membership for you and 5 additional memberships you can share (#1 mental health app)
• Recognition programs
• Paid Basic Life Support certification with renewal every 2 years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree