Medical Assistant Trainee

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Community Health Programs is a network of health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. What's truly unique to CHP is our broad spectrum of support services that extend beyond medical and dental issues to strengthen families and improve children's well-being. The region is a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area.

Community Health Programs embraces its role as a nonprofit health care provider and community partner. We are a leader in the communities we serve by providing high quality healthcare, dental services, wellness education and family support services. CHP outreach provides free health screenings, insurance enrollment assistance as well as information so people can learn how to take better care of themselves and their families.

Pay Rate : $19.75 / hour The Medical Assistant Trainee is part of a CHP sanctioned learning program to become a Certified Medical Assistant. Under the direction of the CMA Preceptor, a trainee meets all the obligations of the learning program within a specified training period, including attendance, timely on-line learning, as well as in-office training. Training includes developing the skills necessary to collaborate with and assist patients, medical assistants, physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses in executing CHP’s mission and vision. The desired candidate has a pleasant and welcoming personality and is willing to travel to CHP’s various locations in Berkshire County, if needed. The Medical Assistant Training contributes to a work environment that is caring, collaborative, and innovative. This person will support CHP’s mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP’s policies and procedures.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Grant Overview : This is a grant-funded position, and the scheduling includes lab, clinical site rotations and coursework. Work hours are 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm with a 30-minute lunch break. The Medical Assistant Trainee will be a part of a cohort of students and will be provided with supplies and materials for coursework. Additionally, the cost of the coursework will be paid for by the grant. The Trainee must be employed with CHP for two years post course work, for a total of two years and six months. In the event the Medical Assistant Trainee departs CHP prior to the above required commitment the candidate will be held responsible for all expenses associated with the training program such as salary, coursework, materials, and supplies.

1st 6m - $19.75 / hr

2nd 6m - $21.00 / hr following completion of coursework

$22.50 / hr upon certification

In conjunction with online education and onsite mentoring :

Medical Assistant Trainee Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include :

• Welcome and escort patients to exam room; prepare patient for visit; accurately obtain and record patient’s vital signs; perform patient intake to assist provider in directing patient care per written protocol; assist providers with exams, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, as requested; direct patient following the visit.
• May perform EKGs on selected patients; prepare laboratory requests and ensure accurate labels and records on all specimens; deliver specimens to designated area; retrieve lab results and x-ray reports; clean and restock exams rooms following a visit as needed.
• Change / update service profiles to accommodate providers scheduling needs; answer, screen, and route outside calls as necessary; supply information to callers and record messages; perform clerical duties as requested; communicate with outside agencies as directed by provider.
• Answer patient calls / messages to ensure timely response to their issues / inquiries; pre-register patient at time of appointment scheduling; accurately obtain information to ensure patient is appropriately triaged per protocol; ensure follow up booking required by patient care plan; cross train to provide backup patient services and reception duties.

Competencies : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Essential Skills and Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements :

FULL-TIME / PART-TIME Full-Time

POSITION Medical Assistant Trainee

EXEMPT / NON-EXEMPT Non-Exempt

LOCATION MA, Great Barrington, Berkshire County

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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