The Medical Assistant will provide direct patient care, including collecting clinical information and documenting interactions in the electronic health record. They will also manage patient scheduling, follow up on orders, and assist the care team with office operations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least one year of experience and be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program. Proficiency with electronic health records and knowledge of medical terminology are required.
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Job description
First Choice Health Centers is looking for a Medical Assistant to work alongside our Clinical and Operations team with providing direct care services including patient engagement and care coordination within the communities of East Hartford, CT. This position is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in delivery of patient care in an outpatient setting.
Why First Choice?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and employee well-being!
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
20 days of Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays per year
Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
Company paid Life insurance
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Complimentary premium Calm membership for you and 5 additional memberships you can share (#1 mental health app)
Recognition programs
Paid Basic Life Support certification with renewal every 2 years.
Primarily a Monday through Friday schedule working 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. There is one late night until 6 pm but you will get out on Friday at 3 pm.
The hourly range for this position is $17.50 - $22/hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience certifications, etc.
For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Experience with an electronic health record
Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience and Training
Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Certified Medical Assistant is a plus
1 + years of MA/CNA experience
BLS Certification
Standard Job Duties
Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per process, responding to patient phone calls and documenting patient interactions
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Vacation
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401k
Floating Holidays
Recognition Programs
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Care Insurance
Retirement Savings Program
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Calm Membership
Paid Basic Life Support Certification
Manage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines
Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and timely in the electronic health record
Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients, assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources and other services where appropriate
Monitor task list (telephone encounters) in order to respond in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders and monitor status of critical referrals
Adhere to all patient safety standards and infection control guidelines
Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork.
First Choice is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
COVID-19 considerations
Employees at First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.
First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
