Per Diem Medical Assistant

Community Health Services; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Services in Hartford, CT seeks a Per-Diem Medical Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will provide high quality patient care, take vital signs, collect specimens, and assist with in-office diagnostic tests.

Requirements include a high school diploma, graduation from an accredited medical assistant program, CMA certification, and at least two years of experience. Must be able to work extended hours with some evenings and weekends. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant program.
• Certified Medical Assistant from a national certifying body (e.g. AAMA, NCCT, NHA, AMT).
• At least two years of medical assisting experience in a healthcare setting.
• Take vital signs and perform in-office laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Willing to work extended hours including some evenings and/or weekends.
• Learn electronic practice management systems quickly.
• Handle confidential information.
• Work as part of a professional team.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and collect specimens.
• Perform in-office laboratory and diagnostic tests within competency.
• Provide high quality patient care with professionalism.
• Be flexible with schedules including evenings/weekends.

Skills

Patient care

Medical knowledge

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Learning ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant certification

Graduation from accredited medical assistant program

Tools

Electronic practice management systems

Job description

Department: Float

Per-Diem

Compensation: $18.75 – $24.00 an hour

Since 1970, Community Health Services has existed to provide comprehensive health care services to the residents of Hartford and Windsor. We were made for the community, by the community, to offer a full spectrum of services to include medical, behavioral health care, dental care, a full-service pharmacy and more. Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they need — when they need it — so they may too live a healthier and happier life.

The reward of working at CHS is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the Greater Hartford community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and livelihood of your community, CHS is looking for people likeyou.

Want to be a part of a wonderful organization that’s making a difference in our world? Look no further than Community Health Services, Inc.! You’ll enjoy a friendly and exciting culture with opportunities for growth and advancement.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have graduated from an accredited medical assistant program
• Certified Medical Assistantfrom a national certifying body (e.g AAMA, NCCT, NHA, AMT)
• Have at least two years of successful medical assisting experience in a healthcare setting
• 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 willing to work extended hours as needed, including, with advance notice, some limited evenings and/or weekends
• Have proven success handling confidential information
• Be comfortable with or be able quickly to learn electronic practice management systems
• Be able to produce high quality work efficiently and in an environment with changing priorities
• 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.
• Candidates working in a multiple provider medical practice or with diverse socio-economically disadvantaged populations are encouraged to apply.

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.