Medical Assistant Trainee

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/