Spanish Speaking Medical Assistant-No Weekends Or Holidays

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives.  Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a medical assistant program preferred, or completion of or certified as a CNA plus 1 year experience in field or certified as an EMT with 1 year of experience in the field. Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with EHRs is preferred. A valid driver's license and access to timely and reliable transportation are required. Must have held driver's license for a minimum of one year.Candidate must speak fluently in both English and Spanish.

LOCATION
Waterbury, CT

SCHEDULE
Full time 10-hour shift Tuesday-Friday 8am-6pm

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Wheeler Clinic offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:

For Good Health  
 - Anthem Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
 - Health Savings Account (HSA), with company contribution
 - Wellness Programs
 - Free annual flu shots
 

For a Secure Future  
- Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
For Retirement

- 403(b) Plan, with clinic contributions for eligible employees
 

For Career Advancement
- Education Reimbursement Program
-Training and development opportunities
 

For Work Life Balance - Generous paid time off
-15 Vacation days in first year
-9 company paid holidays
-8 sick days
-2 personal days
-2 floating holidays
-Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling  
-Employee discounts on cell phone services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Shows patient to examination rooms and prepares them for MD, APRN, PA.
 

Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, review of medications, screening tools; confirming purpose of the visit and enters in to medical record.
 

Obtains patients vital signs, height and weight and enters into the medical record. 
 

Maintains effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
 

Performs phlebotomy and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis based on programmatic need. 
 

Performs medical support tasks under the supervision of APRN, RN.  
 

Gives instructions to patients as instructed by MD, APRN. 
 

Ensures all related reports, labs and information is filed is available in patients' medical records prior to their appointment.
 

Follows up and tracks referral statuses insuring referrals have been sent and received in a timely fashion.
 

Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. 
 

Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; trouble shooting breakdowns; maintain supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
 

Takes telephone messages and provides feedback and answers to patient/MD/ APRN/PA/pharmacy calls.
 

Triages and processes messages from patients and front office staff to MD, APRN, PA. 
 

Maintains all logs and required checks (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change).
 

Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. 
 

Must be able to pass a respirator fit test at time of hire and on annual basis.
  

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.