Medical Assistant- Family Medicine

JOIN THE CHC FAMILY!We are a Non-Profit Federally Qualified Healthcare Center located in Central Massachusetts. Our company opened in February 2002 in response to a Community Needs Assessment that identified a need for medical service for the underserved members of our community. We strive to provide compassionate care regardless of income or insurance status to everyone who walks through our doors, including low income, underinsured, uninsured, publicly housed, and homeless populations. CHC is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. At CHC, we strive for a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are proud to be able to serve our community! If you are passionate about the work we do here, we would love to hear from you!Essential Duties And Major ResponsibilitiesPrepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs (including: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and other procedures as needed)Assists in routine physical examinations by preparing the patient, the equipment, and supplies, and assisting the provider as neededAssists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e. urine specimens) and performing selected screening tests (including: urine dipsticks, urine hCG, and rapid strep throat cultures)Assists in preparing routine diagnostic request formsBooks patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and/or specialistsWork is of medium demand, walking and standing.Occasional lifting of patients with assistance, reaching, handling and fingering of instruments and equipment and caring of patient needs.Hearing to distinguish difference in heartbeat and breathing of patients and to hear instructions.Near visual acuity to read gauges and dials on equipment.Color vision for perceiving changes in patient's skin color or color of solutions.Able to lift 40 lbs.Managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and non-clinical staff interacting with patientsDemonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center missionDemonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and StandardsPerforms other job related duties as required or assignedMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required, Certification as a Medical Assistant or equivalent preferredPrevious experience preferredBilingual in Spanish and/or Hmong a plusWork experience similar to a medical office environmentComputer skills for accurate data entryKnowledge of basic medical terminologyCPR certification or equivalentDemonstrated interpersonal relationship skillsDemonstrated written and verbal communication skills in EnglishDemonstrated ability to work in a fast paced medical office environment