Medical Assistant- Per Diem - CHC of Groton

Moses Weitzman Health System; Groton (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Moses/Weitzman Health System is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant at the Community Health Center of Groton in Groton, CT. You will support primary care providers with pre-visit prep, vital signs, EKGs, and CLIA‑waived tests, helping ensure efficient patient flow and coordinated, patient‑centered care.

The role requires MA training, board certification or registration within 90 days, strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to infection control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• MA course from accredited school.
• Board certification or AMT registration within 90 days of hire.
• EKG use, scheduling, word processing and computer skills.
• Familiar with medical testing procedures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• CPR certification required or within next days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Apply evidence-based guidelines and prepare patients for visits.
• Use Planned Care Dashboard to ensure complete primary care visits.
• Prepare patients and document chief complaints and results.
• Record vital signs and perform CLIA waived tests, EKG, hearing, and vision tests.
• Coordinate tests and referrals to ensure timely care.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and medical logs.
• Adhere to infection control and CPR certifications as required.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and teamwork.

Skills

EKG

Scheduling

Word processing

Medical testing procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant course from an accredited school

Medical Assistant board certification (AAMA, NHA, NCCT) or AMT registration

CPR Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) proficiency

Job description

Job Description:

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 boardcertification (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 boardcertification (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,
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• 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 on**

Organizational Summary:

At 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.

Location:

Community Health Center of Groton

City:

Groton

State:

Connecticut

Time Type:

Part time

Compensation and Benefits:

$23/hr

At 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.