Medical Assistant - Springfield Outpatient Clinic River Valley
Counseling Center ? 120 Maple Steet Springfield , MA Full Time, 40, day
shift, 8 Req # 8738 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