Medical Assistant - Full-time

pDescription/ppCIFC Health a program of Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. seeks to hire full-time Medical Assistants (MAs) to work in our Women's Health, Internal Medicine and Pediatric Departments.nbsp;/ppnbsp;nbsp;/ppstrongAbout Us: /strongAt CIFC Health we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient’s specific needs. We are recognized as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of CIFC Health are part of a patient care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients./ppbr//ppstrongAbout the Role: /strongMedical Assistants work in an out-patient care setting and directly reporting to the Lead Medical Assistant. Medical Assistants support the patient panel of one to two Clinicians.nbsp;/pulliMedical Assistants (MAs) are responsible for working directly with Clinicians to facilitate quality patient communication and care, and efficient patient flow.nbsp;/liliMedical Assistants (MAs) are responsible for setting up exam rooms, maintenance of medical supplies, assists in the handling of equipment in preparation for procedures, recording of patient information, and equipment maintenance.nbsp;/liliMedical Assistants (MAs) are responsible for taking patient histories, conducting appropriate labs, and documenting medical statuses within the patient's chart.nbsp;/liliSome shifts require late afternoon / early evenings and occasional Saturday morning hours./li/ulpnbsp;br/If you are passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of those struggling with access to quality care and are looking for opportunities for professional growth and development, we encourage you to apply.nbsp;/ppRequirements/ppstrongPREFERED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:/strong/pulliSuccessful candidates must posses a high school diploma or GED (required);/liliMedical Assistant Certificate or Registration (preferred);/liliTwo years of appropriate medical office experience (or equivalent);nbsp;/liliAssociates Degree and/or some college (preferred)/liliBilingual or multilingual skills are strongly encouraged to apply./liliStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport and trust with clients./liliAbility to work independently and as part of a team./li/ulpstrongBenefits:/strong/pulliStudent Loan Forgiveness approved site through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)/liliHealthcare covered by the employer at 80% with additional buy-up options/liliPaid time off amp; 13 Paid Holidays/liliLicensure Reimbursements/liliDependent care savings/liliAncillary suite of fringe benefit offerings/li/ulpstrongClosing Date: Open Until Filled/strong/ppbr//ppstrongCIFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider./strong/p