Part-Time Behavioral Health Certified Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Behavioral Health Certified Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Non-Exempt, Part time Position
Department: Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

Community Health Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced certified Medical Assistant/Receptionist for a Part Time opportunity in our Behavioral Health Department. The incumbent will work 50% of the time as a Medical Assistant, and 50% of the time as a receptionist, and will report to the Practice Manager.

Since 1970, Community Health Services has existed to provide comprehensive health care services to the struggling residents of Hartford and Windsor. We were made for the community, by the community, to offer a full spectrum of services to include medical, Behavioral Health care, dental care, a full-service pharmacy and more. Our goal is to offer our patients a medical home; a place where they can come for all of their needs; a place where the clinical staff know them by their first name. Our dedicated staff demonstrate the good we can do on a daily basis when we provide quality care with dignity to each and every individual. We want to help our patients get all of the health care they need -- when they need it -- so they may too live a healthier and happier life.

MA Responsibilities:

• Recently graduated Medical Assistants are encouraged to apply!
• Provide care to children and adolescents, in collaboration with department physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, and pediatric physician assistant.
• Assist pediatric providers with patient preparations and procedures as needed.
• Accurately document all aspects of patient care in the medical chart in a timely manner
• Coordinate patient care with team members, other departments, and community agencies as necessary
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities and CHS committees.
• Adhere to all CHS' policies and procedures regarding documentation of medication and information provided to patients.

Receptionist Responsibilities:

• Manage phone calls
• Schedule appointments
• Provide excellent customer service
• Ensure patient information is accurate in the electronic health record

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program
• Possess a national medical assistant certification from a qualifying certifying body (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, or AMT)
• Possess a CPR certification at the healthcare provider level or be eligible to obtain certification within 90 days of hire
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook

All candidates for employment at CHS must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

CHS requires all new employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to starting employment with CHS unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Various Leave Programs - Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and more

Community Health Services is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.36 - $22.27 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work setting:

• In-person

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person