What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Mettowee (24 hours weekly) position at Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region?
COMMUNITY HEATH:
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 nursing 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:
MA
- 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
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:
- Work Life Balance
- Generous Time Off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings account option.
- Robust 403 (b) retirement savings plan, with employer match and 100% vesting schedule.
- Comprehensive Wellness Program.
