Community Health Center
Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant - Clinton (FT)-$1000 Sign On *
Community Health Center, Clinton, Maryland, United States, 20735
Job Description Summary
Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) is one of the country’s most creative and dynamic providers 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 and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 500,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement and ConferMed.
Job Description Full Time Opportunity Monday-Friday with one Saturday per month - paying $21/hr, with great company benefits*
Medical Assistant Sign‑on
- $500 Sign‑on at 90 days
if
Registered (RMA) or Certified (AAMA or NHA), $500 Sign‑on at 9 months
or
if already RMA or CMA at time of hire, will be paid $1,000 sign‑on.
CNA Sign‑on
- $500.
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.
Role and 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 (an electronic tool summarizing all care that is due for a patient at the time of their visit) to ensure complete and thorough primary care visits.
Prepare patients to be seen by provider in the telehealth environment, including guiding patients on the use of video telehealth technology.
Manage virtual telehealth sessions for multiple providers using Zoom technology, including set up 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 provider, using established criteria as appropriately determined by the nature of the visit (i.e., sick, PE, WCC, etc.).
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 & vision test.
Prioritize work responsibilities on a daily basis, decreasing waiting time. Collaborate with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate patient flow. Effectively work as a member of the health care team assisting other team members as needed, or requested. Appropriately schedule tests and referrals for specialty care in accordance to provider orders in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean, orderly, safe working environment. Oversee maintenance of supplies and documents in medical logs as directed.
Set up and stock exam rooms and clean rooms at the end of each day worked.
Adhere to all infection control standards, follow Universal Precautions and safety policies and procedures of the Agency. Maintain yearly CPR certification as required for all clinical employees.
Exhibit 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.
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 due to the administration of vaccines.
Medical Assistant board certification/registration required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
CNA – Must have an active CNA certification in the state of Connecticut.
Note – CNA's must be willing to attend a Medical Assistant Program.
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.
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 blood‑borne 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.
Confidentiality of Information Full access to patients’ medical records, accounts, some agency procedural manuals. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies.
Organization Information Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country’s most creative and dynamic providers 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 and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and the CeCN.
Location Community Health Center of Clinton
City Clinton
State Connecticut
Time Type Full time
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Job Description Full Time Opportunity Monday-Friday with one Saturday per month - paying $21/hr, with great company benefits*
Medical Assistant Sign‑on
- $500 Sign‑on at 90 days
if
Registered (RMA) or Certified (AAMA or NHA), $500 Sign‑on at 9 months
or
if already RMA or CMA at time of hire, will be paid $1,000 sign‑on.
CNA Sign‑on
- $500.
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.
Role and 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 (an electronic tool summarizing all care that is due for a patient at the time of their visit) to ensure complete and thorough primary care visits.
Prepare patients to be seen by provider in the telehealth environment, including guiding patients on the use of video telehealth technology.
Manage virtual telehealth sessions for multiple providers using Zoom technology, including set up 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 provider, using established criteria as appropriately determined by the nature of the visit (i.e., sick, PE, WCC, etc.).
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 & vision test.
Prioritize work responsibilities on a daily basis, decreasing waiting time. Collaborate with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate appropriate patient flow. Effectively work as a member of the health care team assisting other team members as needed, or requested. Appropriately schedule tests and referrals for specialty care in accordance to provider orders in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean, orderly, safe working environment. Oversee maintenance of supplies and documents in medical logs as directed.
Set up and stock exam rooms and clean rooms at the end of each day worked.
Adhere to all infection control standards, follow Universal Precautions and safety policies and procedures of the Agency. Maintain yearly CPR certification as required for all clinical employees.
Exhibit 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.
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 due to the administration of vaccines.
Medical Assistant board certification/registration required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
CNA – Must have an active CNA certification in the state of Connecticut.
Note – CNA's must be willing to attend a Medical Assistant Program.
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.
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 blood‑borne 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.
Confidentiality of Information Full access to patients’ medical records, accounts, some agency procedural manuals. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies.
Organization Information Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country’s most creative and dynamic providers 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 and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and the CeCN.
Location Community Health Center of Clinton
City Clinton
State Connecticut
Time Type Full time
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