Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant is a member of the patient centered medical care team and is responsible for working with providers, nurses and other front office staff to prepare patients in an efficient manner and ensure a smooth and consistent workflow.

Medical assistants perform many tasks some of which include:

• Documentation of chief complaint
• Review of medications and allergies
• Vital signs, completing preventive health screenings, lab test and or other procedures.
• Administrative support

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of a Medical Assistant program (diploma) from an accredited school or be certified as a medical assistant with one year of experience. Basic Life Support Certification is also required.

Oral and written proficiency in English, bi-lingual fluency in Spanish preferred.

The selected candidate will have a thorough knowledge of medical terminology and relevant procedures, excellent written, electronic and oral communication skills, above average critical thinking and problem solving skills and strong

Benefits:

• A sign on bonus of $3000.00
• Major medical, dental and vision
• Voluntary benefits (AFLAC plan, STD, LTD & Life Insurance)
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• And much more

American with Disabilities Requirements:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.