Medical Assistant - Urgent Care 36hrs

Medical Assistant - Urgent Care 36hrs

Community Health Connections (CHC) is a multi-site, non-profit health care center offering urgent care, primary family medical and pediatric care, preventative and restorative dental care, oral surgery, behavioral health services for children and adults, and substance use disorder treatment, and specialty services including optometry eye care, optical shop, acupuncture, nutrition consultations and podiatry. CHC is mission-driven, providing compassionate, quality health care regardless of income or health insurance status. CHC has five sites within Fitchburg, Gardner and Leominster with decades of experience as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serving 36 communities in North Central Massachusetts. Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager and Urgent Care Manager, the Medical Assistant provides assistance to the patients and providers to manage the flow of the clinic.

Prepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs (including : blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and other procedures as needed)

Assists in routine physical examinations by preparing the patient, the equipment, and supplies, and assisting the provider as needed

Assists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e. urine specimens) and performing selected screening tests (including : urine dipsticks, urine hCG, and rapid strep throat cultures)

Assists in preparing routine diagnostic request forms

Books patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and / or specialists

Managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and non-clinical staff interacting with patients.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree in secretarial science, medical office assistant or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish / English or Portuguese / English Preferred
• Evening / Weekends Required
• Must be available to travel to other sites in occurrences depending on scheduling needs (Gardner & Fitchburg)
• 1-year similar work experience in a medical office environment preferred
• Computer skills for accurate data entry
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology
• AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent.
• Hearing to distinguish difference in heartbeat and breathing of patients and to hear instructions.
• Near visual acuity to read gauges and dials on equipment.
• Color vision for perceiving changes in patient's skin color or color of solutions.
• Able to lift 40 lbs.
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced medical office environment.
Benefits :
• 401k
• Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
• Sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% paid Life insurance / AD&D
• 100% paid Long-Term disability.
• Discounts on travel and entertainment!
• Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more!
• College Tuition Rewards / CMEs
• Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events," Lunch & Learn's", team building, and more!)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• EyeMed Vision Care Program
• Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Educational development reimbursement
• Discounts on gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!