Community Health and Dental Care (CHDC) is a non-profit community health center located in Pottstown, PA. We provide the highest quality health and dental care for our patients by utilizing the latest standards and most advanced technology in a professional atmosphere.

CH-DC Benefits Include:

• Competitive base salary
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO Accrual
• 401K Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Health Reimbursement Program
• No PTO needed for employee preventative care appointments
• Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, summer picnic, and much more!

JOB TITLE: CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

SALARY: $19 - $21/hour

OTHER INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position.

REPORTS TO: LEAD MEDICAL ASSISTANT

QUALIFICATIONS OF MEDICAL ASSISTANT:

• Medical Assistant diploma from accredited school and/or formal training program required
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer experience required, EMR preferred, NextGen preferred
• CPR certification required
• Certification as CMA/RMA required
• One to two years physician office experience preferred

MEDICAL ASSISTANT 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