Job: Certified Medical Assistant - 40 hours - Great Benefits (LFP, BOG,NHC)

Community Health Programs
444 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

Phone:413-528-9311
Website:chpberkshires.org/

Company Description:
Community Health Programs is a network of health centers and caring professionals that provide outstanding primary and preventive care for patients of all ages. What’s truly unique to CHP is our broad spectrum of support services that extend beyond medical and dental issues to strengthen families and improve children’s well-being. The region is a federally designated rural community and a Medically Underserved Population Area. Community Health Programs embraces its role as a nonprofit health care provider and community partner. We are a leader in the communities we serve by providing high quality healthcare, dental services, wellness education and family support services. CHP outreach provides free health screenings, insurance enrollment assistance as well as information so people can learn how to take better care of themselves and their families.

Additional Business Name: Community Health Programs

Job Title:
Certified Medical Assistant - 40 hours - Great Benefits (LFP, BOG,NHC)
Salary Range:Location:
$18.00 - $23.00 Per Hour Pittsfield, Lee, Great Barrington
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeMedical Assisting
Education Level:Work Experience:
Some High School Coursework
 Up to One Year
Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
Medical office experience is a plus as well as electronic medical records experience. Massachusetts Certified Medical Assistant Certification is required. - Preference: Required
Description:

The Certified Medical Assistant collaborates with and assists patients, physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses in executing the CHP mission and vision. The desired candidate has a pleasant and welcoming personality and is willing to travel to CHP’s various practices in Berkshire County, if needed. This position may require some weekends. The Certified Medical Assistant contributes to a work environment that is caring, collaborative, and innovative. This person will support CHP’s mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP’s policies and procedures.

     

    Requirements:

    To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

    • Ability to interact with others with tact and diplomacy; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; contribute to a positive team spirit; balance team and individual responsibilities; display highest degree of professionalism and ethics.
    • Respond appropriately to patient needs; manage difficult or emotional patient situations in a way that instills trust and respect; solicit feedback to improve performance.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities; work well under pressure; complete tasks correctly and on time with limited supervision; step in, when needed, and cross train for additional site coverage; respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; confidence in leading and instructing others; ability to delegate effectively.
    • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations; respond well to questions; complete administrative duties accurately and timely.
    • Ability to calculate figures and amounts; solve practical problems; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
    • Punctual and reliable; ability to maintain schedule commitments.
    • Spanish speaking/bilingual is a plus.