Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant
Community Health ConnectionsFitchburg, MA
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Job Description
Essential Duties and Major responsibilities:
- 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
- Work is of medium demand, walking and standing.
- Occasional lifting of patients with assistance, reaching, handling and fingering of instruments and equipment and caring of patient needs.
- 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.
- Managing patient care is a team effort that involves clinical and non-clinical staff interacting with patients
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center mission
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards
- Performs other job related duties as required or assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required, Certification as a Medical Assistant or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and/or Hmong is a plus
- Work experience similar to a medical office environment
- Computer skills for accurate data entry
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology
- CPR certification or equivalent
- Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced medical office environment
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FAQs About Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant Jobs at Community Health Connections
What is the work location for this position at Community Health Connections?
This job at Community Health Connections is located in Fitchburg, MA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Community Health Connections?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Community Health Connections?
Community Health Connections lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Community Health Connections?
Community Health Connections is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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