Medical Assistant: Front Office Northeast- TEMP- 6417
Medical Assistant: Front Office Northeast- TEMP- 6417
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Job Description
A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what its like to work somewhere your voice is heard your wellness is a priority and your success matters.
JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Up to 40 hours/week TEMP- approx. 3 months
SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM (depending on coverage needs)
PROGRAM/LOCATION: Front Office; Willimantic CT (and Manchester office as needed)
ABOUT THE POSITION: Medical Assistant
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist prescribers or APRNs in preparing clients for their appointments.
- Obtain and document client information such as vital signs blood pressure weight height and changes in medical history in the clients chart.
- Monitor medication adherence to ensure effectiveness and prevent diversion.
- Document ongoing client progress particularly regarding side effects of medication.
- Collect toxicology screens at the frequency ordered.
- Assist prescribers in submitting routing and ensuring completion of orders and medication refill requests.
- Demonstrate competency in addressing age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
- Adherence to professional standards policies and procedures and federal state and local requirements including NCCHC and Joint Commission standards.
- Consult with other team members and external providers regarding treatment.
- Stay informed about all agency policies procedures and complete required trainings to stay updated on current best practices regarding the treatment of individuals with mental illness and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
- Follow up on emails regarding intakes inductions transfers dose changes EKGs medication concerns medical visits and medical record requests.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.
- Perform other assignments and duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma Medical Assistant Diploma or Applied Associates Degree (AAS) from an accredited school.
Experience: Previous experience in medical field preferred experience with EMR (electronic medical records) medical terminology
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required..
Training: CPR/First-Aid certification or obtained within 6 months of hire
COMPENSATION *:
$18.00/hr minimum and up commensurate upon experience
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
CHR is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
Employment Type
Temp
