Medical Assistant Trainee

Community Health Programs • Pittsfield, MA • 22h ago

Medical Assistant Trainee About the Organization: Community Health Programs (CHP) is a mission-driven, nonprofit network of health centers dedicated to nurturing and inspiring healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires. Our mission guides everything we do: delivering exceptional, compassionate health care and family services that strengthen individuals, families, and our entire community. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), CHP is uniquely positioned to ensure access to high-quality, comprehensive care for all - regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Serving a federally designated rural and Medically Underserved Population Area, we work to remove barriers and advance health equity across our region. Our network provides adult and pediatric primary care, women\'s health, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health support. Beyond clinical care, our Family Services team supports thousands of families across the region with programs that help meet essential needs and reduce barriers that impact health and well-being. At CHP, our mission is to provide access to health care for everyone. Description - Pay Rate: \$19.75/hour The Medical Assistant Trainee is part of a CHP sanctioned learning program to become a Certified Medical Assistant. Under the direction of the CMA Preceptor, a trainee meets all the obligations of the learning program within a specified training period, including attendance, timely on-line learning, as well as in-office training. Training includes developing the skills necessary to collaborate with and assist patients, medical assistants, physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses in executing CHP\'s mission and vision. The desired candidate has a pleasant and welcoming personality and is willing to travel to CHP\'s various locations in Berkshire County, if needed. The Medical Assistant Training 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. Position Requirements Grant Overview: This is a grant-funded position, and the scheduling includes lab, clinical site rotations and coursework. Work hours are 8:00am-4:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break. The Medical Assistant Trainee will be a part of a cohort of students and will be provided with supplies and materials for coursework. Additionally, the cost of the coursework will be paid for by the grant. The Trainee must be employed with CHP for two years post course work, for a total of two years and six months. In the event the Medical Assistant Trainee departs CHP prior to the above required commitment the candidate will be held responsible for all expenses associated with the training program such as salary, coursework, materials, and supplies. 1st 6m - \$19.75/hr 2nd 6m - \$21.00/hr following completion of coursework \$22.50/hr upon certification In conjunction with online education and onsite mentoring: Medical Assistant Trainee Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include: - Welcome and escort patients to exam room; prepare patient for visit; accurately obtain and record patient\'s vital signs; perform patient intake to assist provider in directing patient care per written protocol; assist providers with exams, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, as requested; direct patient following the visit. - May perform EKGs on selected patients; prepare laboratory requests and ensure accurate labels and records on all specimens; deliver specimens to designated area; retrieve lab results and x-ray reports; clean and restock exams rooms following a visit as needed. This is a partial job description, please visit our career webpage for additional detail: https://chpberkshires.org/apply-for-a-job/

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