$4000 SIGN ON BONUS!! Certified Medical Assistant
Company: Community Health Program Inc
Location: Great Barrington
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONCommunity Health Programs is a network of
health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding
primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. What's truly
unique to CHP is our broad spectrum of support services that extend
beyond medical and dental issues to strengthen families and improve
children's well-being. The region is a federally designated rural
community and a Medically Underserved Population Area. Community
Health Programs embraces its role as a nonprofit health care
provider and community partner. We are a leader in the communities
we serve by providing high quality healthcare, dental services,
wellness education and family support services. CHP outreach
provides free health screenings, insurance enrollment assistance as
well as information so people can learn how to take better care of
themselves and their families.DescriptionTheCertified Medical
Assistant collaborates with and assists patients, physicians, nurse
practitioners, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses in
executing the CHP mission and vision. The desired candidate has a
pleasant and welcoming personality and is willing to travel to
CHP's various practices in Berkshire County, if needed. This
position may require some weekends. The Certified Medical Assistant
contributes to a work environment that is caring, collaborative,
and innovative. This person will support CHP's mission, vision, and
values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP's
policies and procedures.
POSITION REQUIREMENTSCertified
Medical Assistant Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Welcome and escort patients to exam room; prepare patient for
visit; accurately obtain and record patient's vital signs; perform
patient intake to assist provider in directing patient care per
written protocol; assist providers with exams, diagnostic or
therapeutic procedures, as requested; direct patient following the
visit.
- May perform EKG's on selected patients; prepare laboratory
requests and ensure accurate labels and records on all specimens;
deliver specimens to designated area; retrieve lab results and
x-ray reports; clean and restock exams rooms following a visit as
needed.
- Vaccine administration (only if CMA) and Maintain Professional
Certification/Registration.
- Change/update service profiles to accommodate providers
scheduling needs; answer, screen, and route outside calls as
necessary; supply information to callers and record messages;
perform clerical duties as requested; communicate with outside
agencies as directed by provider.
- Answer patient calls/messages to ensure timely response to
their issues/inquiries; pre-register patient at time of appointment
scheduling; accurately obtain information to ensure patient is
appropriately triaged per protocol; ensure follow up booking
required by patient care plan; cross train to provide backup
patient services and reception duties.
- Have clinical protocols/competencies reviewed yearly by
supervising RN or clinical trainer; maintain CPR certification.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should
demonstrate the following competencies:
- Ability to interact with others with tact and diplomacy; treat
others with respect and consideration regardless of status or
position; contribute to a positive team spirit; balance team and
individual responsibilities; display highest degree of
professionalism and ethics.
- Respond appropriately to patient needs; manage difficult or
emotional patient situations in a way that instills trust and
respect; solicit feedback to improve performance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities; work well under
pressure; complete tasks correctly and on time with limited
supervision; step in, when needed, and cross train for additional
site coverage; respond promptly to requests for service and
assistance; confidence in leading and instructing others; ability
to delegate effectively.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or
small group situations; respond well to questions; complete
administrative duties accurately and timely.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts; solve practical
problems; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written,
oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Punctual and reliable; ability to maintain schedule
commitments.
- Spanish speaking/bilingual is a plus. Essential Skills and
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- High school or equivalent - completion of accredited Certified
Medical Assistant program.
- Medical office experience is a plus as well as electronic
medical records experience.
- Massachusetts Certified Medical Assistant Certification is
required. Physical Requirements:
- See ADA form FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-TimePOSITION Certified
Medical AssistantLOCATION MA, great barrington, Great Barrington
Health CenterEOE STATEMENTWe are an equal employment opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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