Job Description
Job Description
CHP is currently seeking Certified Medical Assistants for several positions (full time and part time) in Great Barrington and Pittsfield, MA. The ideal candidates will support patients and work alongside, physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses in fulfilling the mission and vision of CHP. The preferred candidate should possess a friendly and inviting demeanor and be open to traveling to various practices throughout Berkshire County, if necessary. This role may involve some weekend shifts. The Certified Medical Assistant plays a vital role in fostering a work environment that is compassionate, collaborative, and innovative. This individual will uphold CHPs mission, vision, and values while ensuring compliance with protocols and adhering to CHPs policies and procedures.
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.
High school or equivalent completion of accredited Certified Medical Assistant program.
Medical office experience is a plus as well as electronic medical records experience.
Massachusetts Certified Medical Assistant Certification is required.
Certified Medical Assistant Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Welcome and escort patients to exam room; prepare patient for visit; accurately obtain and record patients 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.
Vaccine administration (only if CMA) and Maintain Professional
Certification/Registration.
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.
Have clinical protocols/competencies reviewed yearly by supervising RN or clinical trainer; maintain CPR certification.
Full Time (40) and Part Time (32 hours)
Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00 / hour paid biweekly
In addition to competitive salaries, CHP offers the following benefits:
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental Plans
- Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off Program (Vacation, Personal, Sick Pay)
- Paid Holidays
- Extraordinary Illness Bank
- 403(b) Plan
- Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Learn More and Apply at: chpberkshires.org/apply-for-a-job