Pediatric Certified Medical Assistant

Pediatric Certified Medical Assistant
Non-Exempt, Full Time Position
Department: Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Compensation: $18.75 - $24.00 an hour

A great job opportunity for a certified or registered Medical Assistant who is interested in Pediatrics.

Since 1970, Community Health Services has existed to provide comprehensive health care services to the residents of Hartford and Windsor. We were made for the community, by the community, to offer a full spectrum of services to include medical, behavioral health care, dental care, a full-service pharmacy and more. Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they need -- when they need it -- so they may too live a healthier and happier life.

We are seeking a Pediatric Medical Assistant to join our Department of Pediatrics at Community Health Services (CHS). The Pediatric Medical Assistant will help deliver comprehensive quality patient care according to standards of practice to children and adolescents. The Clinical Director of the department is Dr. Zeev Harel, a former Brown University Medical School Professor of Pediatrics. Levels of employees' engagement and satisfaction in this department are above national average.

Responsibilities:

• Provide care to children and adolescents, in collaboration with department physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, and pediatric physician assistant.
• Assist pediatric providers with patient preparations and procedures as needed.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient care in the medical chart in a timely manner.
• Coordinate patient care with team members, other departments, and community agencies as necessary.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities and CHS committees.
• Adhere to all CHS’ policies and procedures regarding documentation of medication and information provided to patients.

The incumbent in this position should:

• Be a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program
• Be Certified or Registered Medical Assistant from a national certifying body (e.g AAMA, NCCT, NHA, AMT)
• Have at least two years of successful medical assisting experience in a healthcare setting, however recent certified graduates are encouraged to apply
• Have demonstrated success delivering high quality patient care, including taking vital signs, appropriately collecting and handling specimens, and performing in-office laboratory and diagnostic tests consistent with competency level
• Be comfortable with or be able quickly to learn electronic practice management systems
• Have the willingness and ability to work as part of a team and to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism
• All candidates for employment at CHS must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

We offer the following generous benefits to our full-time employees:

• Bonus opportunities available for Spanish-speaking employees who become certified interpreters!
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; low employee premiums!
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match! 100% match up to 3% of contribution, and 50% match on 4-5% of contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off PLUS 9 Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay
• No weekend hours!
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Various Leave Programs - Maternity, etc.

Community Health Services is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.