Medical Assistant
Spectrum Health Systems•Westborough, MA
•$22 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing administrative assistance to nursing and medical staff, assisting with documentation, greeting clients, and performing various administrative and clinical duties under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. Key duties include obtaining vital signs, managing patient charts, coordinating with pharmacies and outside providers, stocking nursing stations, and completing medical supply inventories.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Minimum three years computer experience and familiarity with Windows 2000, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word is required
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) preferred
- Prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting is preferred
Responsibilities
- Providing administrative assistance to nursing and medical staff
- Assisting nursing and medical staff by maintaining documentation
- Greeting clients in a professional, friendly manner
- Performing various administrative and clinical duties under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or nursing staff
- Obtaining and records vital signs for new admissions and as needed by unit nursing and medical history for new admissions
- Pulling charts from all units when the physician is on-site for signatures and returning to appropriate departments when completed
- Making copies of necessary medical documentation during admissions process and filing in charts
- Correspondence with pharmacy and coordinating medication transfers as needed
- Coordinating with outside providers for medication requests, appointment requests, obtaining PHI
- Recognizing and responding appropriately to urgent/emergency situations following protocols
- Stocking of all nursing stations including medications, medical supplies, and medical paperwork
- Completing routine medical supply inventory and submitting to Director of Nursing
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision insurances/additional voluntary insurances
- Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
- Generous paid time off accrual
- Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
- 401k with company match up to 7%
- Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
