School Based Medical Assistant (FT)--Waterbury

Full time, year round opportunity covering two schools, will report to nearest CHC site based clinic when school is out-- $21/hour plus healthcare benefits. 7:30a- 4pm schedule @ school. Bilingual (Spanish) fluency required for position. On a daily basis, provides clinical and technical support for school based health center (SBHC) medical providers. Also provides technical support to school based health behavioral health and dental providers when needed. Ensures appropriate supplies and equipment are stocked in the SBHC. Monitors equipment and performs clinical testing according to OSHA and CLIA standards. Enrolls patients in the SBHC and bills for services rendered. Greets patients, parents, school faculty and staff. Identifies uninsured and underinsured patients and refers them to Access to Care to obtain health insurance coverage. Escorts patients to room; accurately obtains chief complaint/reason for visit and documents appropriately in electronic medical record. Prepares patient to be seen by the clinical provider according to medical policy and procedure guidelines, including the measurement and recording of appropriate vital signs and the collection of complaint/visit specific clinical data. Performs CLIA waived laboratory tests in accordance with established policy and procedures and with personal competency check list clearance. Sets up clinical operatory appropriate to reason for visit and provides any assistance required by provider. Ensures adequate level of clinical supplies and materials through on-going monitoring of clinical inventory and timely re-stocking. Maintains or oversees the daily log books for all CLIA waived procedures. Ensures timely billing of medical and behavioral health services. Supports communication among clinical team members by accurately taking phone messages and relaying them in a timely manner. Maintains universal precautions within the clinical setting at all times. Participates as requested in continuous performance improvement activities, including but not limited to service on standing committees such as Infection Control, Environment of Care, and Performance Improvement. Serves as facilities Safety Officer. Leads or participates in special projects, for example “ELVES” report. Meets regularly with Regional Directors of School Based Health, Nurse Managers, and Program Managers to discuss operational issues, problem solve, address flow, etc. Assists in creating agenda for regular SBHC MA meetings. Qualifications include high school diploma or equivalency, completion of a Medical Assistant course from an accredited/recognized school, Board Certification/Registration, prior knowledge or training for EKG use, phlebotomy, appointment scheduling, word processing and computer skills, and familiarity with medical testing procedures. Must have current CPR/FPR/AED or BLS/AED certification. Bilingual (Spanish) fluency required. Experience with electronic health records and two or more years as a Medical Assistant preferred. Physical requirements include manual dexterity, moderate physical activity, and potential exposure to blood borne pathogens. Confidentiality of patient information must be maintained according to CHC policies.