Medical Assistant

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-New London (FT)--$1000 Sign On
** role at Community Health Center.

Full Time Opportunity, Monday
- Friday with one Saturday per month, compensation at $21 per hour plus healthcare benefits.

$500 Signon at 90 days IF Registered (RMA) or Certified (AAMA or NHA), $500 Signon at 9 months.

• 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.
• Applies 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, uses e-huddles utilizing the Planned Care Dashboard 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, including setup 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 (e.g., sick, PE, WCC).
• Accurately documents chief complaint and results from evidence-based screening tests.
• Accurately performs and documents patient vital signs.
• Independently and accurately performs CLIA-waived tests, EKG, hearing & vision tests.
• Prioritizes work responsibilities daily, decreasing waiting time. Collaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate patient flow. Appropriately schedules tests and referrals for specialty care in accordance with Provider orders.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe working environment. Oversees maintenance of supplies and documents in medical logs as directed.
• Sets up and stocks exam rooms and cleans rooms at end of day.
• Adheres to 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 aligns with the agency’s mission.
• Complies with Agency mandated in-service training workshops (EOC, Working Safely, Abuse, etc.).

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited/recognized school
• Medical Assistant board certification (AAMA, NHA) or registration (AMT)
• 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.
• Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification; CHC requires this as a condition of employment. The only acceptable alternative is American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification.

• Bilingual
• Expert knowledge of the electronic health record

• CPR Certified

• Requires manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks; moderate physical activity including standing, walking and lifting.
• Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or biohazardous material.

Confidentiality of patient information must be maintained according to CHC policies.

Community Health Center of New London, New London, Connecticut

Full time

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

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