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Medical Assistant

NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE INCNewport, VT, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Join a team where your skills make a difference every day! We’re looking for a Medical Assistant who brings compassion, efficiency, and a positive attitude to every patient interaction. In this vital role, you’ll support our providers by delivering hands-on care, coordinating patient flow, and ensuring each visit runs smoothly—from check-in to follow-up. Our nonprofit health center values teamwork, professional growth, and a supportive culture that puts both patients and staff first. If you're ready to be part of something meaningful in healthcare, we’d love to meet you!

Job Summary :

The Medical Assistant is administratively responsible to the Nurse Manager and works under the daily direction and clinical orders of the provider staff. Medical Assistants provide a wide range of clinical and administrative support to healthcare providers in a community-based setting. They play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and patient-centered care, from patient intake and vital signs to assisting with procedures and maintaining medical records.

Responsibilities :

  • Maintains patient, staff confidentiality according to Northern Counties Health Care policy and state and federal law
  • Prepare patient charts before appointments to ensure all required lab work and diagnostic reports are available.
  • Obtain and document patient vital signs, height, weight, and reason for visit in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Assist providers with patient examinations and procedures.
  • Perform venipuncture, capillary sticks, urine specimen collection, and basic laboratory testing following proper protocols.
  • Conduct routine diagnostic testing, including EKGs and pulmonary function tests.
  • Educate patients by providing appropriate materials related to health maintenance and treatments.
  • Maintain clean and well-stocked exam rooms, nursing areas, and lab spaces.
  • Handle medical supply inventory, verifying shipments and resolving backorders as needed.
  • Adhere to infection control and safety protocols, including proper sterilization of instruments.
  • Participate in quality assurance activities and ongoing training to ensure best practices.

Position Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification required upon employment and must be maintained
  • Minimum one-year experience in a community health center, medical office, or similar setting preferred
  • Certification from an approved course of medical assistant or nursing assistant study preferred
  • Familiarity with public health and community health issues
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to diverse patient populations
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting with staff at all organizational levels
  • Skilled in multitasking, handling interruptions, and managing unexpected situations
  • Basic medical office lab test competency required
  • Computer literacy required, including Microsoft Word, internet / intranet, EMR systems, and keyboarding
  • Working knowledge of ICD-9 / 10 and CPT coding preferred
  • Knowledge of and adherence to Standard Precautions
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand / walk for long periods, and respond to emergency situations
  • Exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases possible; must be able to work under stress and irregular hours when needed

    • Why Join Us?

    At Northern Counties Health Care, we value integrity, compassion, and excellence in patient care. We offer a supportive work environment, professional growth opportunities, and a competitive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life, 403b, and generous Earned Time.

    If you are a dedicated Medical Assistant who thrives in a structured and collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply.

    Starting pay will be determined based on experience and relevant credentials

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