Medical Assistant: Front Office Manchester- 6254

With a career at CHR, you can look forward to a respectful workplace, an inclusive culture, and most importantly, a family. A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it’s like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Front Office; Manchester, CT

PC#: 1052

ABOUT THE POSITION: Medical Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist prescribers or APRNs in preparing clients for their appointments.
• Obtain and document client information such as vital signs, blood pressure, weight, height, and changes in medical history in the client's chart.
• Monitor medication adherence to ensure effectiveness and prevent diversion.
• Document ongoing client progress, particularly regarding side effects of medication.
• Collect toxicology screens at the frequency ordered.
• Assist prescribers in submitting, routing, and ensuring completion of orders and medication refill requests.
• Demonstrate competency in addressing age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Adherence to professional standards, policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements, including NCCHC and Joint Commission standards.
• Consult with other team members and external providers regarding treatment.
• Stay informed about all agency policies, procedures and complete required trainings to stay updated on current best practices regarding the treatment of individuals with mental illness and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
• Follow up on emails regarding intakes, inductions, transfers, dose changes, EKGs, medication concerns, medical visits, and medical record requests.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Perform other assignments and duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma, Medical Assistant Diploma, or Applied Associate’s Degree (AAS) from an accredited school.

Experience: Previous experience in medical field preferred, experience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminology

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required..

Training: CPR/First-Aid certification, or obtained within 6 months of hire

Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!

Employee Involvement:

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION *:

$18.00/hr minimum and up, commensurate upon experience

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Licenses & Certifications

• CMA