Clinic Medical Assistant ($28/hour)

Multiple clinics in Boston hiring for medical assistants.
Locations available: Brookline or Jamaica Plain
Schedule: 40HPW Mon-Fri, Can entertain any of the below shifts
7:30am-4pm
8am-4:30pm
8:30am-5pm
9-5:30

Type: temp to potential hire

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all functions including; assisting with the processing and disposition of patients, facilitate patient flow, assist with procedures and apply wound dressings as directed by physician. Perform patient education regarding; informed consent, wound care and medication instruction.
• Accurately performs patient intake, using two patient identifiers.
• Keep physicians and patients up to date on patient volume and wait times during sessions.
• Maintain biopsy and procedure logbooks, in compliance with BWH and department standards. Inform patients of laboratory and pathology results as directed by physician.
• Responsible for procedure set-up and physician assistance for all dermatological procedures, using sterile technique. Procedures include punches, shaves, biopsies, ED & C, excisions and cosmetics.
• Call pharmacies with appropriate medication prescriptions and renewals as directed by the physician. Performs and documents all interaction and prescription renewals in the LMR and in accordance with BWH and Department procedures.
• Assists with patient education including informed consent, wound care, and medication instructions.
• Autoclaves instruments and participates in autoclave maintenance.
• Follows infection control and regulatory compliance guidelines.
• Responsible for stocking inventory of all equipment and supplies used for the delivery of clinical care.
• All other duties as assigned, including cross-coverage to front office, and travel to satellite practices when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must have a high school diploma.
• Must be a graduate of a Medical Assisting training program or have comparable experience.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support or willing to become certified within 3 months.
• 6 months medical office experience.
• Experience with autoclaving preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.