Medical Assistant-- Full Time - CHC of Groton

Medical AssistantFull Time Opportunity. Monday- Friday, day shift with evening coverage as business needs, with one Saturday per month, Compensation at $21 per hour plus healthcare benefits. Signon Bonus! Eligible for a one-time bonus of $500 if certified (AAMA or NHA) or a registered (AMT) Medical Assistant within 90 days of hire date. Also eligible to receive a one-time bonus of $500 at 9 months of employment. OR, if Certified/Registered prior to offer, eligible for a onetime $1,000 sign-on on bonus.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 groupsPerforms pre-visit preparation for all primary care patients scheduled to be seenIn 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 visitsPrepares patients to be seen by provider in the telehealth environment including guiding patients on the use of video telehealth technologyManages virtual telehealth sessions for multiple providers using Zoom technology including set up of virtual exam rooms, admitting patients, and pre-visit preparationSupports clinical teams in the collection of paperwork, request of records, scheduling of follow up visits, and other administrative support tasks for clinical teamsCollaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate telehealth patient flowPrepares 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 testsAccurately performs and documents patient vital signsIndependently and accurately performs appropriate CLIA waived tests, EKG, hearing & vision testPrioritizes work responsibilities on a daily basis, decreasing waiting timeCollaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate patient flowEffectively works as a member of the health care team assisting other team members as needed, or requestedAppropriately schedules tests and referrals for specialty care in accordance to Provider orders in a timely mannerMaintains a clean, orderly, safe working environmentOversees maintenance of supplies and documents in medical logs as directedSetup and stock exam rooms and clean rooms at end of each day workedAdheres to all infection control standards, follows Universal Precautions and safety policies and procedures of the AgencyMaintains yearly CPR certification as required for all clinical employeesExhibits 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 AgencyComplies with Agency mandated in-service training workshops (EOC, Working Safely, Abuse, etc.)Qualifications:Required Skills and Education:High school diploma or equivalencyCompletion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited/recognized schoolMedical Assistant board certification (AAMA, NHA)/registration (AMT) or achieved within 90 days of hireEKG use, appointment scheduling, word processing and computer skills, and familiarity with medical testing proceduresSound organizational skills and accuracy at all levels of jobPrior demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skillsMust be team focused and demonstrate leadership qualitiesCHC 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:BilingualExpert knowledge of the electronic health recordRequired Licenses/Certifications:CPR CertifiedMedical Assistant board certification (AAMA, NHA)/registration (AMT) or achieved within 90 days of hirePhysical Requirements/Work Environment:Requires manual dexterity to perform clinical tasksModerate physical activity including standing, walking and liftingPotential exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or bio-hazardous materialAdditional Qualifications:Communicates clinical/client information to providers accuratelyAccurately take messages, and communicates on the telephoneCommunicates effectively with other medical assistants, collaborates with medical provider and nursing staffAccess to clients' charts and health care informationMaintains client confidentialityConfidentiality of Information: Full access to patients' medical records, accounts, some agency procedural manuals. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies.Location: Community Health Center of Groton City: Groton State: Connecticut Time Type: Full time