Community Health Programs, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Certified Medical Assistant
Lee, Massachusetts
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.50/hr - $24.75/hrCommunity Health Programs is a network of health centers providing primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. The Certified Medical Assistant collaborates with healthcare professionals to support patient care and contribute to a caring and innovative work environment.
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Responsibilities
Welcome and escort patients to exam room; prepare patient for visit; accurately obtain and record patient’s vital signs; perform patient intake to assist provider in directing patient care per written protocol; assist providers with exams, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, as requested; direct patient following the visit
May perform EKG’s on selected patients; prepare laboratory requests and ensure accurate labels and records on all specimens; deliver specimens to designated area; retrieve lab results and x-ray reports; clean and restock exams rooms following a visit as needed
Vaccine administration (only if CMA) and Maintain Professional Certification/Registration
Change/update service profiles to accommodate providers scheduling needs; answer, screen, and route outside calls as necessary; supply information to callers and record messages; perform clerical duties as requested; communicate with outside agencies as directed by provider
Answer patient calls/messages to ensure timely response to their issues/inquiries; pre-register patient at time of appointment scheduling; accurately obtain information to ensure patient is appropriately triaged per protocol; ensure follow up booking required by patient care plan; cross train to provide backup patient services and reception duties
Have clinical protocols/competencies reviewed yearly by supervising RN or clinical trainer; maintain CPR certification
Qualification
Required
High school or equivalent – completion of accredited Certified Medical Assistant program
Massachusetts Certified Medical Assistant Certification is required
Ability to interact with others with tact and diplomacy; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; contribute to a positive team spirit; balance team and individual responsibilities; display highest degree of professionalism and ethics
Respond appropriately to patient needs; manage difficult or emotional patient situations in a way that instills trust and respect; solicit feedback to improve performance
Ability to manage multiple priorities; work well under pressure; complete tasks correctly and on time with limited supervision; step in, when needed, and cross train for additional site coverage; respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; confidence in leading and instructing others; ability to delegate effectively
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations; respond well to questions; complete administrative duties accurately and timely
Ability to calculate figures and amounts; solve practical problems; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Punctual and reliable; ability to maintain schedule commitments
Preferred
Medical office experience is a plus as well as electronic medical records experience
Spanish speaking/bilingual is a plus
Company
Community Health Programs, Inc.
Community health is the intersection of healthcare, economics, and social interaction.
Founded in 1975
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
MassDevelopment
2022-05-03Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Karen Johnson, MBA
Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer
Recent News
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2022-05-04
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