Medical Assistant--Meriden (FT)--$1,000 Signon Bonus*!

Role And Responsibilities

• Applies evidence-based guidelines from major regulatory and specialty groups.
• Performs pre-visit preparation for all primary care patients scheduled to be seen.
• Collaborates with the primary care nurse and provider during “e-huddles” using 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 technology, including setting up 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 (i.e., sick, PE, WCC, etc.).
• Accurately documents chief complaint and results from evidence-based screening tests.
• Accurately performs and documents patient vital signs.
• Independently and accurately performs appropriate CLIA-waived tests, EKG, hearing & 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 health care team, assisting other team members as needed, or requested.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe working environment.
• Oversees maintenance of supplies and documents in medical logs as directed.
• Setup and stock exam rooms and clean rooms at 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 with a focus on quality of care and teamwork that focuses on the needs of the department and/or the business in conjunction with the full mission of the Agency.
• 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).
• 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.