Medical Assistant - Float - 40 hours/week
Community Health Connections
- Gardner, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree in Medical Office Assistant or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English or Portuguese/English Preferred
- Work experience similar to a medical office environment.
- Computer skills for accurate data entry
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology
- AHA BLS Health Care Provider 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.
- 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.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 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!)
- EyeMed Vision Care Program
- Accident & Cancer Insurance
- Educational development reimbursement
- Discounts on - gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!
Accurate Data Entry: Intermediate
Medical office experience: Intermediate
Bilingual (Spanish/Eng.): Intermediate
Bilingual (Portuguese/Eng.): IntermediateEducation : Associates
High SchoolLicences & certifications BLS