Medical Assistant

Hiring for a Medical Assistant in Primary Care/Family Medicine for a clinic in Boston, MA (closer to Dorchester/East Boston)

Long-term temporary role for a leave coverage. 

Required Schedule:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:45am-4:15pm (opening shift) and Thursdays- 10:45am-7:15pm

Pay: $25-$27/hr (based on experience)
Free parking available on-site

Responsibilities: 

• Takes and records routine vital signs, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during the examination.
• Collects samples (blood, urine, stool. Etc.) in the clinic or in the home setting and processes with the lab.
• Performs point of care waived lab testing as directed by the provider (or according to standing orders) in the clinic or home setting as needed.
• Performs all aspects of phlebotomy including reviewing requisitions in Quest Care360, ensuring proper tubes are used for tests ordered, skillfully obtains blood in geriatric patient population (e.g., use of butterfly needles), spin and refrigerate specimens, package specimens, coordinate pickup with Quest as needed. 
• Administers immunizations, basic wound care, nebulizer and/or breathing treatments, EKGs, O2 saturation monitoring, and documents all care and services accurately and appropriately in the patient’s Medical Record.
• Administers in-clinic diagnostic testing (e.g., Ankle-Brachial Index) as needed.
• Performs pre-visit preparation and after-visit follow up including scheduling participants for follow up medical appointments.
• Greets participants in a warm, welcoming manner and checks them into the clinical reception area prior to their medical appointment, guides them through the appointment and checks them out when completed.
• Answers clinic telephone, schedules provider appointments, arranges for hospital admission and laboratory services and updates and files medical records as needed.
• Interacts with participants and caregivers in a manner that adheres to the highest standards of care and professionalism.
• Assists with clinical communication to the IDT resulting from clinical visits and home visits by the medical providers.
• Maintains all logs and performs all equipment calibration associated with the operation of the clinic.
• Keeps clinic stocked with medical supplies and maintains a sanitary and neat work environment.
• Communicates with outside providers related to patient information and creating authorizations for service.
• Identifies problems, seeks solutions, conducts appropriate analysis and searches for the best solution.
• Responds quickly to new challenges and makes timely decisions.

Requirements: 

• Epic Experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent 
• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited program preferred or acceptable substitution
  • Certified highly preferred as they are moving towards that as an organization. Is not opposed to just MA diploma if they have really good experience
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Certification 
• 2 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in out patient/primary care/family medicine – needs someone to jump right in given it is per diem!
• Demonstrated competency in Phlebotomy
• One year of experience working with a Geriatric population required
• Must be able to travel between Harbor sites and off-site locations in a timely manner in Mattapan and surrounding areas 
• Beginner/Intermediate Level skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel 
• Proven ability to resolve problems creatively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a Team
• Ability to maintain composure during periods of high stress
• Bilingual or Multilingual preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Haitian Creole)