Community Health Center
Pediatric Medical Assistant - Full Time (40hrs) - CHC at Connecticut’s Children
Community Health Center, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Overview
Job Description Summary:
Full Time Opportunity , Monday- Friday with one Saturday per month. Compensation at $21 per hour plus healthcare benefits. $500 sign-on at 90 days if Registered (RMA) or Certified (AAMA or NHA), and $500 sign-on 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. Responsibilities
Apply evidence based guidelines from major regulatory and specialty groups; perform pre-visit preparation for all primary care patients scheduled to be seen. In collaboration with the primary care nurse and provider, conduct “e-huddles” utilizing the Planned Care Dashboard to ensure complete and thorough primary care visits. Prepare patients to be seen by the provider in the telehealth environment, including guiding patients on the use of video telehealth technology. Manage virtual telehealth sessions for multiple providers using Zoom, including setup of virtual exam rooms, admitting patients, and pre-visit preparation. Support clinical teams in the collection of paperwork, request of records, scheduling of follow-up visits, and other administrative support tasks for clinical teams. Collaborate with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate telehealth patient flow. Prepare patients to be seen by the provider using established criteria as appropriate for the visit type (e.g., sick visit, preventive exam, well-child care). Accurately document chief complaint and results from evidence-based screening tests. Accurately perform and document patient vital signs. Independently and accurately perform appropriate CLIA-waived tests, EKG, hearing and vision tests. Prioritize daily work responsibilities to reduce waiting times; collaborate with the team to facilitate appropriate patient flow; schedule tests and referrals for specialty care in a timely manner per provider orders. Maintain a clean, orderly, safe working environment; oversee maintenance of supplies and documentation in medical logs as directed. Set up and stock exam rooms and clean rooms at the end of each day worked. Adhere to infection control standards, follow Universal Precautions and safety policies; maintain yearly CPR certification as required for clinical staff. Exhibit excellent customer service skills to external and internal customers with a focus on quality of care and teamwork aligned with the agency mission. Comply with agency-mandated in-service training workshops (EOC, Working Safely, Abuse, etc.). Qualifications
Required Skills and Education 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 the job Proven excellent communication and customer service skills Team-focused with leadership qualities Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED or current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification Preferred Skills Bilingual Expert knowledge of the electronic health record Required Licenses/Certifications CPR Certification Physical Requirements / Work Environment Requires manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks, with moderate physical activity including standing, walking and lifting Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and/or biohazardous material Additional Qualifications Communicates clinical/client information to providers accurately; takes messages and communicates on the telephone Communicates effectively with other medical assistants; collaborates with medical providers and nursing staff Access to clients’ charts and health care information; maintains client confidentiality Confidentiality of Information Full access to patients’ medical records and accounts; confidentiality must be maintained according to agency policies. Organization Information
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) is a leading provider of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health care. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA. We deliver more than 500,000 patient visits per year across Connecticut. We employ hundreds of medical, dental, and behavioral health providers. Our Weitzman Institute is focused on research and practice transformation. We also operate subsidiaries including NNPRFTC, the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement, and ConferMed. Location:
Connecticut Pediatrics @ CHC - Hartford City:
Hartford State:
Connecticut Time Type:
Full time
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Job Description Summary:
Full Time Opportunity , Monday- Friday with one Saturday per month. Compensation at $21 per hour plus healthcare benefits. $500 sign-on at 90 days if Registered (RMA) or Certified (AAMA or NHA), and $500 sign-on 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. Responsibilities
Apply evidence based guidelines from major regulatory and specialty groups; perform pre-visit preparation for all primary care patients scheduled to be seen. In collaboration with the primary care nurse and provider, conduct “e-huddles” utilizing the Planned Care Dashboard to ensure complete and thorough primary care visits. Prepare patients to be seen by the provider in the telehealth environment, including guiding patients on the use of video telehealth technology. Manage virtual telehealth sessions for multiple providers using Zoom, including setup of virtual exam rooms, admitting patients, and pre-visit preparation. Support clinical teams in the collection of paperwork, request of records, scheduling of follow-up visits, and other administrative support tasks for clinical teams. Collaborate with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate telehealth patient flow. Prepare patients to be seen by the provider using established criteria as appropriate for the visit type (e.g., sick visit, preventive exam, well-child care). Accurately document chief complaint and results from evidence-based screening tests. Accurately perform and document patient vital signs. Independently and accurately perform appropriate CLIA-waived tests, EKG, hearing and vision tests. Prioritize daily work responsibilities to reduce waiting times; collaborate with the team to facilitate appropriate patient flow; schedule tests and referrals for specialty care in a timely manner per provider orders. Maintain a clean, orderly, safe working environment; oversee maintenance of supplies and documentation in medical logs as directed. Set up and stock exam rooms and clean rooms at the end of each day worked. Adhere to infection control standards, follow Universal Precautions and safety policies; maintain yearly CPR certification as required for clinical staff. Exhibit excellent customer service skills to external and internal customers with a focus on quality of care and teamwork aligned with the agency mission. Comply with agency-mandated in-service training workshops (EOC, Working Safely, Abuse, etc.). Qualifications
Required Skills and Education 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 the job Proven excellent communication and customer service skills Team-focused with leadership qualities Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED or current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification Preferred Skills Bilingual Expert knowledge of the electronic health record Required Licenses/Certifications CPR Certification Physical Requirements / Work Environment Requires manual dexterity to perform clinical tasks, with moderate physical activity including standing, walking and lifting Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and/or biohazardous material Additional Qualifications Communicates clinical/client information to providers accurately; takes messages and communicates on the telephone Communicates effectively with other medical assistants; collaborates with medical providers and nursing staff Access to clients’ charts and health care information; maintains client confidentiality Confidentiality of Information Full access to patients’ medical records and accounts; confidentiality must be maintained according to agency policies. Organization Information
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) is a leading provider of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health care. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA. We deliver more than 500,000 patient visits per year across Connecticut. We employ hundreds of medical, dental, and behavioral health providers. Our Weitzman Institute is focused on research and practice transformation. We also operate subsidiaries including NNPRFTC, the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement, and ConferMed. Location:
Connecticut Pediatrics @ CHC - Hartford City:
Hartford State:
Connecticut Time Type:
Full time
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