Caring Health Center, Inc.

Medical Assistant

Caring Health Center, Inc.  •  $36k - $48k/yr  •  Springfield, MA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Reports To: Clinical Site Manager

Supervises: N/A

Salary/Status: Non-Exempt

Minimum Requirements:

  1. Graduated from accredited school, and High School diploma/G.E.D.
  2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, patients, representatives of outside agencies and the general public.
  3. Professional mannerisms and appearance
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in assessment and delivery of all services to a diverse population
  5. Adult, Infant and Child C.P.R. certification

Responsibilities:

Patient Prepping:

  1. In accordance established procedures, take and record vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature for all visits.
  2. Perform tests, i.e., EKG, vision and audio screening and oxygen saturation as requested.
  3. Prepare exam room and assist with exam as needed
  4. If bilingual, provide assistance to staff in interpretation during visits and phone contact as needed
  5. Perform other duties deemed necessary by Site Manager or Clinical Services Director
  6. Oversee providers schedule and management of patient flow
  7. Maintain confidentiality of all health center information
  8. Schedule patient appointments and follow-up
  9. Comply with H.I.P.P.A. regulations

Maintenance of lab/work area:

  1. Keep work areas, exam rooms, and lab clean and orderly
  2. Maintain Universal Precautions at all times and follow protocols related to blood/body fluid spills
  3. Order lab and clinic supplies as needed
  4. Inspect supplies in exam rooms and supply closet minimally every quarter and document in log books

Laboratory Assistance:

  1. Review order sheet
  2. Draw, perform and/or collect all lab specimens ensuring specimen integrity
  3. Perform urinalysis, hcg, strep testing , finger stick blood glucose, hgb and lead testing
  4. Complete correct lab requisition according to insurance/grant
  5. Record completed lab work in lab logs daily
  6. Autoclave and record weekly spore count

ACO:

  1. Assist with QI projects to improve and maintain quality measures for HRSA, UDS, NCC, ACO and PCMH.

Physical Requirements:

This position may requires the ability to work at a computer workstation. Requirements include lifting and carrying objects weighing 5-20 pounds on average.
Frequent standing and walking.

*Salary ranges from $18 - $24.19

Caring Health Center, Inc.

About Caring Health Center, Inc.

Caring Health Center (CHC) is one of the premier health centers in Western Massachusetts, and for nearly 30 years it has served as an essential source of health care for residents of the greater Springfield area. CHC is the most culturally diverse and linguistically leading institution in the region. It is the leader in modeling employment equity based on being both women-led and having majority representation of people of color in our executive and overall leadership team. As an innovator, CHC has participated in federally funded research for over 21 years.

In 1995, the time of its inception, CHC employed 20 and provided health care to 5,000 patients at a single site. Today, CHC employs over 250 and serves about 20,000 patients annually, providing affordable, quality, comprehensive medical care at three sites. In addition, the organization operates a state-of-the art pharmacy and WIC Nutrition Program, and serves as the largest Refugee Health Assessment provider in Massachusetts. CHC's on-site Wellness Center provides nutrition education, group physical exercise, and other services to support healthy and productive lives among patients.

CHC’s team and Board of Directors ensure that patients receive comprehensive care that addresses their cultural, economic, and language needs, while its behavioral health specialists deliver services to address a wide range of emotional and other issues.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Springfield, MA
Year Founded
1995
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