Job description

First Choice Health Centers (FCHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with Medical Assistant opportunities in Manchester, CT! (with some coverage in our Vernon location)

Supports assigned provider(s) in delivering patient care by preparing patient rooms for patient use, cleaning, maintaining and setting up equipment for use and assist in any procedures within scope of position.

This is a full time, 40 hour, Day shift position.

Job Duties

• Follow patient admission procedures including taking vitals
• Setting up room and equipment as well as stocking supplies
• Point of care testing
• Checking voice messages, reviewing charts, returning calls and responding to non-clinical questions.
• Confirmation of or rescheduling of appointments as needed

Qualifications

Skills:

• Computer (data entry), electronic medical record experience, required
• Phlebotomy skills, required
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Exceptional listening skills to understand patients and must be able to take and follow directions from supervisors and providers.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Knowledge of medical terminology, required
• CPR Certification, current
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Flexibility to travel to other site locations (Vernon, Manchester, East Hartford) as needed.

Hours will vary by day: Monday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Friday, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm; rotating Saturdays 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

First Choice Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and an inclusive, accessible workplace. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. First Choice Health Centers is a drug-free work place.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees at First Choice Health Centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Certain exemptions may apply.

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked for First Choice Health Centers?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: One location

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