Pediatric Certified Medical Assistant

Community Health Services; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Competitive Pay

No weekend hours

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Leave Programs

Job summary

Community Health Services (CHS) seeks a Pediatric Medical Assistant to join the Department of Pediatrics. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care to children and adolescents, in collaboration with physicians and pediatric staff.

The position is full-time and non-exempt, offering the opportunity to contribute to quality care in a supportive CHS team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant from a national certifying body (AAMA, NCCT, NHA, AMT).
• Minimum of two years medical assisting experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience taking vital signs and collecting/handling specimens.
• Competent with in-office laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Willingness to learn electronic practice management systems and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to children and adolescents in collaboration with department physicians and allied staff.
• Assist pediatric providers with patient preparations and procedures.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient care in the medical chart.
• Coordinate patient care with team members and community agencies.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities and CHS committees.
• Adhere to CHS policies for documentation of medications and information.

Skills

Electronic practice management systems

Education

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Tools

Electronic practice management systems

Job description

Non-Exempt, Full Time Position
Department: Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Compensation: $18.75 – $24.00 an hour

A great job opportunity for a certified or registered Medical Assistant who is interested in Pediatrics.

We are seeking a Pediatric Medical Assistant to join our Department of Pediatrics at Community Health Services (CHS). The Pediatric Medical Assistant will help deliver comprehensive quality patient care according to standards of practice to children and adolescents. The Clinical Director of the department is Dr. Zeev Harel, a former Brown University Medical School Professor of Pediatrics. Levels of employees’ engagement and satisfaction in this department are above national average.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to children and adolescents, in collaboration with department physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, and pediatric physician assistant.
• Assist pediatric providers with patient preparations and procedures as needed.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient care in the medical chart in a timely manner.
• Coordinate patient care with team members, other departments, and community agencies as necessary.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities and CHS committees.
• Adhere to all CHS’ policies and procedures regarding documentation of medication and information provided to patients.

The incumbent in this position should:

• Be a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program
• Be Certified or Registered Medical Assistant from a national certifying body (e.g AAMA, NCCT, NHA, AMT)
• Have at least two years of successful medical assisting experience in a healthcare setting, however recent certified graduates are encouraged to apply
• Have demonstrated success delivering high quality patient care, including taking vital signs, appropriately collecting and handling specimens, and performing in-office laboratory and diagnostic tests consistent with competency level
• Be comfortable with or be able to learn electronic practice management systems
• Have the willingness and ability to work as part of a team and to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism
• All candidates for employment at CHS must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

We offer the following generous benefits to our full-time employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; low employee premiums!
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match!**
• Generous Paid Time Off PLUS 9 Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay
• No weekend hours!
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Various Leave Programs – Maternity, etc.

Community Health Services is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.