Medical Assistant

Fair Haven Community Health Care; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $3000.00

Major medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fair Haven Community Health Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their patient-centred medical care team in New Haven, Connecticut. The role involves working closely with healthcare providers and front office staff to ensure a smooth patient workflow.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or GED, successful completion of a Medical Assistant program, and one year of medical assistant experience. Benefits include a $3000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited school.
• One year of experience as a medical assistant.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document chief complaints and review medications and allergies.
• Measure vital signs and complete preventive health screenings.
• Provide administrative support to medical staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program diploma

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant is a member of the patient centred medical care team and is responsible for working with providers, nurses and other front office staff to prepare patients in an efficient manner and ensure a smooth and consistent workflow.

Responsibilities

• Documentation of chief complaint
• Review of medications and allergies
• Vital signs, completing preventive health screenings, lab test and/or other procedures.
• Administrative support

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of a Medical Assistant program (diploma) from an accredited school or be certified as a medical assistant with one year of experience. Basic Life Support Certification is also required.

Oral and written proficiency in English; bilingual fluency in Spanish preferred.

The selected candidate will have a thorough knowledge of medical terminology and relevant procedures, excellent written, electronic and oral communication skills, above average critical thinking and problem solving skills and strong

Benefits

• A sign on bonus of $3000.00
• Major medical, dental and vision
• Voluntary benefits (AFLAC plan, STD, LTD & Life Insurance)
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• and more

American with Disabilities Requirements

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.