<p>Community Health and Dental Care</p> <p>Announces Position Opening For</p> <p>Clinical Assistant</p> <p>Reports to Medical Assistant Supervisor</p> <p>$19-$21/hour</p> <p>Full-time, non-exempt</p> <p>Pottstown, PA</p> <p>Our Mission</p> <p>It is the mission of Community Health and Dental Care to identify gaps in health services and to ensure access to appropriate levels of care for all people in the service area regardless of their ability to pay. We are a non-profit health center that provides primary care medical and dental services to all regardless of insurance status. We accept patients with or without insurance and provide health care discounts based on income and family size using the federal poverty guidelines.</p> <p>Our Vision</p> <p>The vision of CHDC is to be the health care provider and employer of choice by establishing a culture that champions patient centered-care, promotes staff engagement, embraces the latest technology, and pursues partnerships and strategic alliances.</p> <p>Our Values</p> <p>Quality, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, & Communication</p> <p>About CHDC</p> <p>CHDC (Community Health and Dental Care, Inc.) is a quickly growing Community Health Center in Pennsylvania with locations in Pottstown, Barto, and Boyertown, providing care for all patients in our service area, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.</p> <p>Our staff put the care and well-being of our patients at the forefront of everything we do at CHDC.</p> <p>Our History: Community Health and Dental Care was formed through the generous funding of the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation along with various local businesses. Our doors opened in October 2008 with 39 medical and dental patients seen that first week and we've grown to see thousands of medical and dental patients each year. As a non-profit community health center, we have been organized to become the patient's medical home for preventive care and to promote overall well-being, thus reducing the number of emergency room visits.</p> <p>Benefits Package</p> <p>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!</p> <p>About the Clinical Assistant Position</p> <p>The Clinical Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of duties working collaboratively with the MAs and providers. The clinical assistant is involved in the clerical duties of the practice to deliver optimal patient care services.</p> <p>Duties include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Completing referrals, diagnostic orders, and lab orders electronically or other sources as directed by provider </li><li>Retrieval and Document completed screenings into electronic health record. </li><li>Send letters to patients as directed by provider. </li><li>Promote compliance with documentation requirements through validation. </li><li>Maintain electronic skills. </li><li>Complete pre-visit planning 24-48 hours in advance of office visits </li><li>Retrieve documents needed for patient visits (e.g., ER and hospital records, lab results, etc.) </li><li>Organize treatment closet. </li><li>Working with MAs to keep patient rooms stocked </li><li>Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations. </li><li>Perform tasks as delegated by Provider in a timely manner </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Qualifications, Education, and Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of medical terminology </li><li>Ability to obtain vital signs preferred </li><li>Computer experience required, EMR preferred, NextGen Preferred </li><li>CPR certification required. </li><li>One to two years of physician office or hospital experience preferred </li><li>Attendance required at assigned CHDC site(s) </li></ul> <p>CHDC is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about CHDC and its services, visit us online at www.ch-dc.org.</p>