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Hilltown Community Health Center Medical Assistant in Huntington, Massachusetts
A day in the life of this role: In this highly visible role, you will be reporting to the Medical Assistant manager while you assist health care providers. This position will highlight your strengths of exhibiting compassion and empathy as your days will be filled with interacting with our patients, taking their vital signs, asking questions and preparing everything for their visit with the provider. You will use your detail-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills to ensure that the exam space is clean and ready for patients, that the equipment is sterilized and organized and that supplies are stocked and available. You will use your computer skills to enter all information into our electronic health record, prepare prescriptions and assist in getting prior authorization. Your considerate and open demeanor towards others, coupled with your understanding that our patients are treasured for their uniqueness, reflects your mission-oriented character. Your unwavering dedication to our core goal of delivering exceptional care and promoting well-being will be your top priority. What?s in it for you: Teamwork: Your commendable independent work ethic will earn you recognition and appreciation, and you\'ll also be celebrated as a cooperative and respectful team player. Growth: You will be encouraged and supported to increase your skillset, knowledge and understanding, advancing into higher tiers of responsibility. Impact: In this position you can directly impact the whole health of your friends, neighbors and community members. Benefits: Sign on bonus, health, dental and vision insurance effective on day 1 of employment, paid vacation, holiday time, personal time and sick time, retirement fund with employer match, Career Pathways opportunities and much more! What we need from you: ? Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program. ? High school diploma or equivalent. ? Experience using computer-based systems to input data. ? Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and HCHC policy. ? Culturally qualified to work with many populations. ? Demonstrated commitment to electronic recording and providing others with accurate, detailed information. Competencies and Attributes: ? You are trustworthy, responsible, independent, take ownership and deliver results. ? You have unquestionable integrity, credibility, and character. You have demonstrated high moral and ethical behavior. ? You are willing to embrace challenges, and you are comfortable with uncertainty. ? Commitment to working with diverse populations as well as a commitment to the health of our communities. ? Human-centered, strength-based approach to working with colleagues and clients. ? Bilingual is a plus but not required.