Medical Assistant; Stoughton Family Med; 1.0 FTE

UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital • Stoughton, MA

5d • $21

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is part of the clinic’s patient care team, which includes registered nurses, clinic assistants, technicians, clerical staff, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physicians. The MA performs technical, patient-related, and clerical functions in an ambulatory setting and remains aware of the psychosocial needs of patients and families. The role supports clinic operations and delivers safe, quality patient care aligned with UnityPoint Health–Meriter’s values. The position may also provide phlebotomy coverage as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program (one-year vocational school program), an accredited LPN Program, or an accredited EMT Program; alternatively, hold current CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Enjoy working with a variety of patient ages and conditions or diagnoses.
• Excellent organizational, internal service, and external service skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present oneself professionally.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, changing environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to work well independently and within teams.
• Ability to prioritize work efficiently.
• Ability to recognize and respond to urgent needs in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Prior knowledge or experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) System.
• Prior knowledge or experience working with regulatory standards such as CMS or Joint Commission.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical, patient-related functions in the ambulatory setting.
• Perform clerical functions in the ambulatory setting.
• Support clinic operations and deliver safe, quality patient care.
• Remain aware of the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Fill in for phlebotomy as needed.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• 401K matching.
• Employee recognition program.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Support and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed