Medical Assistant - Primary Care Vergennes

Building Name: Porter - Primary Care - Vergennes Location Address: 10 North Street, Vergennes Vermont Regular Department: Porter - Primary Care - Vergennes Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Shift: Day Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Weekend Needs: None Salary Range: Min $17.34 Mid $21.68 Max $26.01 Recruiter: Melissa Cummings Employment Bonus Available! An employment bonus of $3,000 (subject to applicable taxes) is available for this position! The bonus is paid in two increments: one half after 90 days and one half after one year. Please note that current University of Vermont Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus. Bonus recipients must commit to continuous full-time or part-time employment in an eligible position for one year with UVMHN: Porter Medical Center. Schedule: Please note that the primary shift time is 8:00AM-5:00PM, but shift times can vary based on practice needs. This position is eligible for full benefits. Job Description Provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care to patients of all ages and populations; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision licensed independent practitioner. Performs duties as assigned/delegated by other clinical support staff within the office. Adheres to regulatory requirements, clinical and office policies, and procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Education High school diploma or equivalent Experience Up to one year experience in medical setting with certification as a Medical Assistant or equivalent training and/or experience preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good organizational skills BLS certification Ability to work under pressure and be able to adapt to medical situations Ability to stand/walk for up to eight hours/day, bend, stoop, twist, assist patients in turning, assist patient in arising from exam table, push wheelchair patients, and assist patient in arising from and returning to wheelchair. The University of Vermont Health Network/Porter Medical Center is located in the heart of beautiful Middlebury, Vermont. We are comprised of a 25-bed acute care facility, a 98-bed skilled nursing facility which includes a memory care unit, short-term rehabilitation unit and a long-term care unit, and a network of primary care and specialty medical practices throughout Addison county and the town of Brandon.

Salary : $17 - $22