Medical Assistant

CHDC offers a stable employment opportunity with a growing company, and competitive base compensation along with health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401-K with company match, 11 paid holidays, company paid life insurance, employee discounts and much more. 

 Our Value Statements: As representatives of Community Health and Dental Care, it is our responsibility to stand behind our values of:

• Quality - Provide the highest quality of care by utilizing the latest standards and most advanced technology in a professional atmosphere.
• Integrity - Maintain a high level of ethical standards and core values that are recognized through the interchange between our patients and staff.
• Respect - Understand and accept the cultural diversity that exists within our community and the workplace and interact with dignity and grace.
• Teamwork - Achieve all levels working together to meet our common goal of providing affordable, accessible, quality health care for our community.
• Communication - Create an atmosphere that is receptive to other's thoughts and concerns to promote effective interaction between our patients and the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Assistant certification from accredited school and/or formal training program required
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer experience required, EMR preferred, NextGen preferred
• CPR certification required
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) required within 3 months of hire date
• One to two years physician office experience preferred
• COVID 19 Vaccination required (CHDC may approve religious/medical exemptions)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in morning team huddles
• Participate in pre-visit planning activities
• Prepare exam rooms and patient for examination, treatment/procedures and assist provider
• Perform patient care procedures keeping in mind the age specific needs of the patient 
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations, under physician supervision 
• Document data collected during the patient care process via electronic or paper medical record 
• Collect and process specimens for laboratory testing and completes appropriate paperwork or electronic documentation necessary 
• Order diagnostic studies per physician request and follow up with patient's results via proper protocol or standing order
• Keep inventory and process sample medications, prescriptions and refills, as directed by the physician 
• Maintain the dignity and confidentiality of the patient 
• Documentation accurately reflects the patient care given 
• Maintain patient registries as needed
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations 
• Coordinate patient flow 
• Act as a clinical preceptor
• Perform tasks as delegated by Provider in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned