Medical Assistant - Clinic Family Medicine - East

About the Role

Join Community Health Network, an organization created by our neighbors, for our neighbors, over 60 years ago. As a Medical Assistant, you will assist the provider at an ambulatory health care site with patient visits, procedures, routine laboratory tests, referrals, and quality outcomes. You will also actively participate in network quality initiatives regarding best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas for patient use, including cleaning and stocking supplies.
• Room patients and manage the efficient flow of the provider’s caseload.
• Obtain necessary vital signs, EKGs, and/or specimen collection.
• Document care using the EPIC EMR system.
• Perform Point of Care Testing based on patient’s chief complaint and available protocols.
• Process referrals and medication refills.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, providers, and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate/certificate of completion from a recognized medical assisting program OR High School Diploma/GED + one year of medical assistant experience in a physician practice within the past three years.
• Medical Assistant certification required within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• Ability to collaborate with others in a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive attitude toward problem-solving.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication, and collaboration. We consider all team members integral to the exceptional patient experience and pride ourselves on having caregivers, not just employees. Join our community as we make a difference in your community.