Medical Assistant-- Connecticut Pediatrics @ CHC - Hartford - Full Time - Signon Bonus *

Job Description Summary

About the role

This is a full-time opportunity, Monday through Friday with one Saturday per month, paying $21/hr. There is a $500 sign-on bonus at 90 days for registered (RMA) or certified (AAMA or NHA) Medical Assistants, or a $1,000 sign-on bonus for those already RMA or CMA at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and technical support for primary care providers.
• Implements all planned care items using electronic tools to ensure efficient and accurate workflow.
• Maintains equipment and performs clinical testing according to OSHA and CLIA standards.
• Liaises with patients, families, specialists, and all members of the health care team.
• Ensures continuity and coordination of care in a patient-centered medical home with the primary care nurse and provider.
• Applies evidence-based guidelines from major regulatory and specialty groups.
• Prepares patients for visits and guides them on the use of video telehealth technology.
• Manages virtual telehealth sessions for multiple providers using Zoom technology.
• Supports clinical teams in the collection of paperwork, request of records, scheduling of follow-up visits, and other administrative support tasks.
• Collaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate telehealth patient flow.
• Prepares patients for visits, using established criteria as determined by the nature of the visit.
• Documents chief complaints and results from evidence-based screening tests.
• Performs and documents patient vital signs.
• Independently and accurately performs and documents appropriate CLIA-waived tests, EKG, hearing, and vision tests.
• Prioritizes work responsibilities on a daily basis, decreasing waiting time.
• Collaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate patient flow.
• Effectively works as a member of the healthcare team, assisting other team members as needed.
• Schedules tests and referrals for specialty care in accordance with provider orders in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe working environment.
• Oversees maintenance of supplies and documents in medical logs as directed.
• Setup and stock exam rooms and clean rooms at the end of each day worked.
• Adheres to all 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, focusing on quality of care and teamwork.
• Complies with Agency mandated in-service training workshops (EOC, Working Safely, Abuse, etc.).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited/recognized school.
• Medical Assistant board certification (AAMA, NHA)/registration (AMT) or achieved within 90 days of hire.
• 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.
• CHC 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

• Bilingual.
• Expert knowledge of the electronic health record.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• CPR Certified.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks, moderate physical activity including standing, walking, and lifting.
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and/or bio-hazardous material.

Additional Qualifications

• Communicates clinical/client information to providers accurately.
• Accurately takes messages and communicates on the telephone.
• Communicates effectively with other medical assistants, collaborates with medical provider and nursing staff.
• Access to clients’ charts and health care information.
• Maintains client confidentiality.

Organization Information

• Location: Connecticut Pediatrics @ CHC - Hartford
• City: Hartford
• State: Connecticut
• Time Type: Full time