Medical AssistantDanbury (FT)$500 Sign On Bonus
Company: Community Health
Location: Danbury
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
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 with one Saturday per month plus healthcare
benefits 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, performs pre-visit preparation for all primary care
patients scheduled to be seen In collaboration with the primary
care nurse and provider, "e-huddles" utilizing the Planned Care
Dashboard (an electronic tool that summarizing all care that is due
for a patient at the time of their visit) to ensure complete and
thorough primary care visits. Prepares patients to be seen by
provider in the telehealth environment including guiding patients
on the use of video telehealth technology. Manages virtual
telehealth sessions for multiple providers using Zoom technology
including set up of virtual exam rooms, admitting patients, and
pre-visit preparation. Supports clinical teams in the collection of
paperwork, request of records, scheduling of follow up visits, and
other administrative support tasks for clinical teams. Collaborates
with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to facilitate
appropriate telehealth patient flow. Prepares 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
documents chief complaint and results from evidence based screening
tests. Accurately performs and documents patient vital signs.
Independently and accurately performs appropriate CLIA waived
tests, EKG, hearing & vision test. Prioritizes work
responsibilities on a daily basis, decreasing waiting time.
Collaborates with providers, clinical and clerical support staff to
facilitate appropriate patient flow. Effectively works as a member
of the health care team assisting other team members as needed, or
requested. Appropriately schedules tests and referrals for
specialty care in accordance to Provider orders in a timely manner.
Maintains a clean, orderly, safe working environment. Oversees
maintenance of supplies and documents in medical logs as directed.
Setup and stock exam rooms and clean rooms at end of each day
worked. Adheres to all infection control standards, follows
Universal Precautions and safety policies and procedures of the
Agency. Maintains yearly CPR certification as required for all
clinical employees. Exhibits 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. Complies 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/registration, preferred EKG use, appointment
scheduling, word processing and computer skills, and familiarity
with medical testing procedures. Sound organizational skills and
accuracy at all levels of 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 QUALIFICIATIONS Communicates clinical/client
information to providers accurately. Accurately take 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. C ONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
Full access to patients' medical records, accounts, some agency
procedural manuals. Confidentiality must be maintained according to
CHC policies. Location: Community Health Center of Danbury City:
Danbury State: Connecticut Time Type: Full time
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