Medical Assistant - Springfield Outpatient Clinic Job Listing at River Valley Counseling Center in Springfield, MA (Job ID 6865)

Description

RVCC is looking to hire a Medical Assistant for Our Springfield Outpatient Clinic! River Valley Counseling Center, Inc#s Mission is to improve the health of all people in our community. We do that with honesty, respect, and dignity for our clients, visitors, and staff. We do that through expert and compassionate care, education, community partnerships, fostering innovation, and by inspiring hope in all we touch.# We do that by being good stewards of our resources and providing efficient and cost-effective care for all. Job Responsibilities: Escort clients into clinical area and assist them physically, when required Document start time in EHR when client is roomed Take vital signs and document them in clients electronic health record Prepare client for Provider#s visit, as required Obtain history of the current visit and document information in the client#s chart. Maintain, in conjunction with the Provider, current information regarding allergies, medications, and pertinent family history in the client#s problem and medication sections Ensure all prescriptions sent by fax from the pharmacies are forwarded to the provider and addressed in a timely manner. Determine, arrange and submit for appropriate follow-up care, including follow-up appointments, educational materials, diagnostic testing and third-party referrals; this process may occur in collaboration with the Provider and/or office assistant. Ensure the completeness and accuracy of non-Provider entries into the client#s electronic medical record (e.g. immunizations, medical supplies). # Job Requirements: Education Level -#High school graduate or GED; successful completion of a medical assistant training program Years of Experience - 1#2 years as a medical assistant preferred Skills/Abilities - Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; crisis intervention skills; organizational skills; attention to detail; computer skills; good customer relations skills; knowledge of legal and ethical issues pertaining to the profession. Licensing/Certification#-#Current CPR certification and Medical Assistant Certificate. # Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm# Saturday and evening coverage rotation# # Salary Range: $18.00/hr -$22.00/hr # Benefits:# Generous time off benefits for eligible positions Excellent and affordable insurance including health, vision, dental and pet insurance Free access to VHS Fitness # Relaxation center Mileage reimbursement# 403b match CEU reimbursement up to $1,000 per year Tuition reimbursement up to $7,000 per year