The Medical Assistant provides medical care (in person or via telemedicine), and works as part of a team with Patient Service Representative, Providers, and Family Practice Administrator to ensure smooth continuum of care for identified patients, many of which are high risk. This includes facilitating the efficient flow of patients through the clinic and providing direct patient care. Also, assisting with client follow-up and chart maintenance, and keeping exam rooms, lab area, and bathrooms orderly.
Requirements
Current NYS Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant Certification or equivalent with proven knowledge of patient care, completion of medical assisting course or at least 1 year experience in medical assisting or equivalent experience at the discretion of the supervisor, or High School Diploma required. Has excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Is skilled with computers and computer applications. Gives attention to detail and possesses problem resolution skills. Has a positive attitude and high energy, is a quick learner, is adaptable to change and is resourceful and proactive when identifying and resolving problems.
Benefits
Group health/dental/vision, agency funded voluntary life insurance, 403b available upon hire, and generous vacation and sick time (start accrual immediately upon hire!)
*NoCo is an equal opportunity employer
North Country Family Health Center is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, one of 1,400 in the country. Community Health Centers offer "one-stop shopping" - primary and preventive healthcare visits, dental, and mental health services; case management; insurance enrollment; and WIC services... all conveniently located, coordinated, and tailored to meet patient's needs. We provide you with high quality, patient-centered, affordable, and accessible care. Our staff can help guide you through the complex healthcare system to help you get the care you need from us or others. North Country Family Health Center believes everyone deserves high quality, affordable healthcare. We accept private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and offer a sliding fee scale for patients based on family size and income. We are dedicated to reducing barriers to care such as cost, lack of insurance, and transportation. This Health Center receives Health and Human Services funding and has Federal Public Health Service deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
