Medical Assistant--New Britain (FT) - $1,000 Sign on

Community Health Center, Inc; New Britain (CT); Hybride; USD 30 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Community Health Center of New Britain is seeking a Medical Assistant to support primary care teams. You will perform pre-visit prep, document chief complaints, and conduct CLIA-waived tests, EKGs, and basic screenings.

You will liaise with providers and nursing staff to ensure smooth patient flow in a busy clinic. The role requires completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, plus current CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant course.
• Board certification (AAMA/NHA/NCCT) or AMT registration within 90 days of hire.
• Familiarity with EKGs, scheduling, word processing, and medical testing procedures.
• Organizational and strong communication skills; team focus and leadership qualities.
• Current CPR certification required (ACLS/BLS AED acceptable alternative per policy).

Responsabilités

• Perform pre-visit preparation for primary care patients.
• Use Planned Care Dashboard to ensure complete primary care visits.
• Prepare patients and document chief complaints and screening results.
• Accurately record vital signs and perform CLIA-waived tests, EKG, hearing and vision tests.
• Coordinate tests/referrals with providers and support staff to optimize patient flow.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and manage supplies/logs daily.
• Assist with infection control, universal precautions, and CPR certification upkeep.

Connaissances

EKG use

Appointment scheduling

Word processing

Computer skills

Medical testing procedures

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Formation

High school diploma or equivalency

Medical Assistant course from accredited school

Medical Assistant board certification/AMT registration within 90 days

Outils

Electronic Health Records (EHR) knowledge

Description du poste

**Job Description:***\\*\\*Monday- Friday, one evening a week, with one Saturday per month - paying $23/hr, with great company benefits\\**On a daily basis, provides clinical and technical support for primary care providers. Implements all planned care items using electronic tools to ensure efficient and accurate workflow. Monitors equipment and performs clinical testing according to OSHA and CLIA standards. Liaises with patients, families, specialists, and all members of the health care team. With the primary care nurse and provider, ensures continuity and coordination of care in a patient centered medical home. **ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Apply evidence based guidelines from major regulatory and specialty groups, performs pre-visit preparation for all primary care patients scheduled to be seen* In collaboration with the primary care nurse and provider, “e-huddles” utilizing the Planned Care Dashboard (an electronic tool that summarizing all care that is due for a patient at the time of their visit) to ensure complete and thorough primary care visits.* Prepares patients to be seen by provider, using established criteria as appropriately determined by the nature of the visit (i.e., sick, PE, WCC, etc.).* Accurately documents chief complaint and results from evidence based screening tests.* Accurately performs and documents patient vital signs.* Independently and accurately performs appropriate CLIA waived tests, EKG, hearing & vision test.* Prioritizes work responsibilities on a daily basis, decreasing waiting time. Collaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate patient flow. Effectively works as a member of the health care team assisting other team members as needed, or requested. Appropriately schedules tests and referrals for specialty care in accordance to Provider orders in a timely manner.* Maintains a clean, orderly, safe working environment. Oversees maintenance of supplies and documents in medical logs as directed.* Setup and stock exam rooms and clean rooms at end of each day worked.* Adheres to all infection control standards, follows Universal Precautions and safety policies and procedures of the Agency. Maintains yearly CPR certification as required for all clinical employees.* Exhibits excellent customer service skills to external and internal customers at all times with a focus on quality of care and teamwork that focuses on the needs of the department and/or the business in conjunction with the full mission of the Agency.* Complies with Agency mandated in-service training workshops (EOC, Working Safely, Abuse, etc.).**QUALIFICATIONS**Required Skills and Education* High school diploma or equivalency* Completion of a Medical Assistant course from an **accredited/recognized school*** Medical Assistant board certification (only accept AAMA, NHA, NCCT)/registration (only accept AMT) or obtained within 90 days of hire* EKG use, appointment scheduling, word processing and computer skills, and familiarity with medical testing procedures.* Sound organizational skills and accuracy at all levels of job.* Prior demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills.* Must be team focused and demonstrate leadership qualities.* CHC requires as a condition of employment current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification. The only acceptable alternative is current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification.### Preferred Skills* Bilingual* Expert knowledge of the electronic health record### Required Licenses/Certifications* CPR Certified* Medical Assistant board certification (AAMA, NHA, NCCT)/registration (AMT) or obtained within 90 days of hire**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT*** Requires manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks, moderate physical activity including standing, walking and lifting.* Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or bio-hazardous material.**ADDITIONAL QUALIFICIATIONS*** Communicates clinical/client information to providers accurately. Accurately take messages,* undefined* Communicates effectively with other medical assistants, collaborates with medical provider and nursing staff.* Access to clients’ charts and health care information.* Maintains client confidentiality. **Compensation:**$23/hr *Sign on - $500 Sign on at 90 days **IF** Registered (RMA) or Certified (AAMA, NCCT or NHA), $500 Sign on at 9 months **OR** if already RMA or CMA at time of hire, will be paid $1,000 sign n\\**\\* **Organizational Summary:****Location:**Community Health Center of New Britain**City:**New Britain**State:**Connecticut**Time Type:**Full time **Compensation and Benefits:**$23/hrAt Moses/Weitzman Health System, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, professional growth, and financial security of our employees. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive total rewards package that can include competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, professional development and tuition assistance programs, employee assistance resources, flexible work arrangements where applicable, and other company-sponsored benefits. Specific benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary based on position, work location, scheduled hours, and applicable plan terms. Learn more about our benefits and career opportunities on our Careers website.