Medical Assistant - Rutland

Job Description

Job Description

COMMUNITY HEALTH:

Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care, a culture of community and quality health care that almost everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Provide professional clinical care for office patients following established policies and procedures.

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: 

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Performs certain lab tests.
• Takes and records patients vital signs, immunization status, and brief history.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Cleans and autoclaves procedural equipment and instruments.
• Observes records and reports to physician patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments, according to the nursing process.
• Oversees appointment scheduling, assures priority is given to patients in emergency situations.

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:

• We will accept Certified MA or non-certified MA.
• Medical Assistant Training is a plus.
• One year of professional experience preferred, preferably in an office setting.
• Lab expereince Preferred