Temporary - Medical Assistant or C.N.A. - 24 Hours - CHC Stamford

Community Health Center, Inc; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Center of Stamford is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support primary care providers in a busy clinic. The role includes pre-visit preparation, telehealth support, EHR data entry, and coordination with patients and care teams.

You will perform CLIA-waived tests, EKG, vital signs, scheduling, and ensure infection control and accurate documentation, working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday with occasional evenings or Saturdays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• MA board certification/registration within 90 days of hire.
• Active CT CNA certification required; willing to pursue MA training for full-time transfer.
• CPR certification as required by CHC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits and perform pre-visit screening.
• Assist with telehealth sessions and manage virtual exam rooms using Zoom.
• Conduct CLIA-waived tests, EKG, and vital signs with accuracy.
• Schedule tests and referrals per provider orders and maintain medical logs.
• Maintain infection control standards and a clean, safe clinical environment.
• Document patient information and communicate effectively with care teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Vaccination administration knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Medical Assistant certificate

Medical Assistant board certification/registration

CNA certification (CT)

Tools

EHR systems

EKG equipment

Scheduling software

Microsoft Word / Excel

Job description

**Job Description Summary:****Job Description:**Part-time, Temporary role: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8am -5pm. Occasional evening shift 10am -7pm, occasional Saturdays 8am -12pm.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 in the telehealth environment including guiding patients on the use of video telehealth technology.* Manages virtual telehealth sessions for multiple providers using Zoom technology including set up of virtual exam rooms, admitting patients, and pre-visit preparation.* Supports clinical teams in the collection of paperwork, request of records, scheduling of follow up visits, and other administrative support tasks for clinical teams.* Collaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate telehealth patient flow.* 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 due to the administration of vaccines* Medical Assistant board certification/registration, required or obtained within 90 days of hire* **CNA- Must have an active CNA certification in the state of Connecticut*** **Please note - CNA's must be willing to attend a Medical Assistant Program to transfer to a full-time role*** 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 recordRequired Licenses/Certifications* CPR Certified**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, and communicates on the telephone.* Communicates effectively with other medical assistants, collaborates with medical provider and nursing staff.* Access to clients’ charts and health care information.* Maintains client confidentiality.C**ONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION**Full access to patients’ medical records, accounts, some agency procedural manuals. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies**Organization Information:****Location:**Community Health Center of Stamford - 5th Street**City:**Stamford**State:**Connecticut**Time Type:**Part time