• Medical Assistant

    North Country Family Health Center (Watertown, NY)


    Medical Assistant

     

    Watertown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=238+Arsenal+Street+Watertown+NY+USA+13601)

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

    Description

    North Country Family Health Center, a Community Health Center, seeks afull-time or part-time MAto work in Lowville, NY.

     

    TheMedical Assistantprovides medical care (in person or via telemedicine) and works as part of a team with Patient Service Representative, Providers, and Family Practice Administrator to ensure smooth continuum of care for identified patients, many of which are high risk. This includes facilitating the efficient flow of patients through the clinic and providing direct patient care. Also, assisting with client follow-up and chart maintenance, and keeping exam rooms, lab area, and bathrooms orderly.

    Requirements

    Current NYS Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant Certification or equivalent with proven knowledge of patient care, completion of medical assisting course or at least 1 year experience in medical assisting or equivalent experience at the discretion of the supervisor, or High School Diploma required. Has excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Is skilled with computers and computer applications. Gives attention to detail and possesses problem resolution skills. Has a positive attitude and high energy, is a quick learner, is adaptable to change and is resourceful and proactive when identifying and resolving problems.

    Benefits include:

    • Dental Insurance

    • Life Insurance

    • 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contribution

    • Generous Vacation and Sick Time (3 weeks paid vacation to start, and 12 sick days per year)

    • Flexible Scheduling (including part-time and 4-day work weeks)

    • NO MANDATED OVERTIME

    • MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

    • 7 PAID HOLIDAYS PER YEAR (including the day after Thanksgiving!)

    •New graduates welcome to apply!NCFHC is an equal opportunity employer.

    *NCFHC is an equal opportunity employer

    Salary Description

    Starting at $17.26/hr.