Float Medical Assistant -No weekends, Nights or holidays

Float Medical Assistant

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.

Position Summary

The Float Medical Assistant is an integral part of the team concept in Wheeler's health delivery system, which is devoted to the delivery of integrated primary care in an ambulatory setting with emphases on prevention and health maintenance. This position helps patients by providing information, services and assistance. The Medical Assistant supports the clinical staff in performing their duties, maintaining clinic environment to care and carry out the necessary functions required in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Eligible for a $100 scrubs/uniform allowance

Hourly Rate

$21.50 for one year of experience

$23.00 for 2 plus years of experience

Bilingual Spanish speaking stipend available! $2,288 annually

Education and Experience/Qualifications

Graduation from a medical assistant program preferred, or certified as a CNA, EMT, PCA or PCT plus 1 year experience in field.

Location

This will be a float position. Hartford, New Britain, Waterbury, Plainville and Bristol, CT

Schedule

Full time- 40 hours no weekends or holidays

Employee Benefits

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future

• Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company

Fuel Your Career Growth

• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities
• Get reimbursed for certification expenses

Maintain Work-Life Harmony

• Recharge with generous paid time off, including:
• 15 vacation days per year
• 8 sick days per year
• 2 personal days per year
• 2 floating holidays per year
• 9 paid company holidays
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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 into medical records.

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 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; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining 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.