Medical Assistant I

NeighborHealth•Boston, MA

43d•$22 - $33

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities. Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community! Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account! Current Employees of NeighborHealth- Please use our internal careers portal to apply for positions. To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit out our Careers Page. Position Summary: Working in close partnership with a provider(s), the medical assistant assists and directs care of patients in a practice. Their primary function is to manage efficient patient flow and to be available to assist providers as needed. The Medical Assistant is responsible for various clinical skills appropriate to training and scope for the maintenance and control of non-pharmaceutical supplies and equipment, and for assigned support activities. The Medical Assistant assumes a range of patient care responsibilities dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of assigned clients’ ages 0 to greater than 100 years. Provides excellent customer service to patients, health center staff and outside agencies. Provides quality support and care to patients by working as a multidisciplinary care team member across the health center.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Graduation from a Certified Medical Assistant Program
Must have CPR/BLS
Meets medical assistant skill level.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares for assigned clinics and ensures all test results and instruments are available per department protocol. Be available to assist with their assigned providers. Communicates with them throughout the session
Accurately performs the following as indicated : a) vital signs, O2 sat, pain scale (0-10) b) weights, height, LMP c) Spirometry d) EKG e) Peak flow meters. f) Use of Oxygen equipment g) Point of Care testing h) Cleans and wraps instruments for sterilization i) Follows proper sterilization protocols as indicated j) Other clinical tasks appropriate to the department assignment
Responsible for facilitating effective team and patient communication throughout the visit
Manages efficient patient flow per departmental requirements and supports providers and team in overall coordination and delivery of care. Actively participates in patient visits per departmental protocol including but not limited to: rooming patients, obtaining chief complaint, addressing BPAs, and obtaining pertinent history.
All documentation should be complete and done in an efficient and timely manner. Proficient in the use of the electronic medical record (Epic) as it pertains to department-based workflows and guidelines
Interacts with patients and other staff in a professional and respectful manner, which reflects the needs and concerns of patients and staff. Consistently provides excellent customer service and makes patients feel welcome. Maintains a positive attitude
Monitors or chaperones exams as appropriate, assists in procedures or treatments as requested by providers.
Assists with patient ambulating and transfers to/from chair, stretchers and exam table. Assists with undressing, gowning and dressing as needed.
Stocks exam rooms and utility rooms daily with medical supplies and forms needed.
Cleans exam rooms and equipment daily and as needed.
Proficient and accurate use of current NeighborHealth electronic applications
Promotes a sense of team work through demonstration of self-direction and self-motivation. Solves problems independently and knows when to seek consultation
Assists with forms, letters, and other clinical paperwork as directed. Makes sure that all clinical paperwork is properly labeled.
Answers telephones, and calls patients as requested by practice staff.
Performs activities such as booking/canceling/confirming appointments, processing outside referrals, and filing.
Escorts patients to various departments as seen necessary.
Reports delays in supply orders, safety and equipment problems, and malfunctioning or missing equipment.
Follows established departmental policies and procedures for environmental safety and infection control.
Participates in required departmental activities and meetings.
Understands organizational structure of department and unit routine
Makes optimal use of standby time
Maintains all pertinent competencies
Maintains excellent punctuality and attendance
Ensure that any exam room solutions supplies are dated when opened and disposed of promptly when expired. Responsible for ensuring exam rooms are kept clean and fully stocked with both medical and clerical supplies. Assuring medical supplies are up to date. Checks for expiration dates as scheduled.
Adheres to all NeighborHealth and departmental policies and procedures and Standard Precautions.