Medical Assistant

Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance PLLC • Waltham, MA

9d • $0 - $21

About The Position

Under the guidance of a provider, the Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative tasks that support high-quality patient care. Clinical work includes recording vital signs, documenting medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with medication preparation and dispensing as directed by the provider. Administrative work includes scheduling appointments, managing medical records, and serving as a liaison between patients and providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0–1 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Aspirations for a healthcare career or an MD, PA, or NP track.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record patients’ medical histories, vital statistics, and other information, such as test results, in medical records.
• Prepare medications as directed by a physician.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients.
• Assist physicians with examinations and treatment by handing them instruments or materials and performing tasks such as drawing up injections or removing sutures.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare, clean, and restock treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Triage clinical calls from patients and redirect, advise, or collect information as appropriate under provider protocols and supervision.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Change wound dressings.
• Remove sutures as directed by a physician.
• Apply and remove casts as directed by a physician.
• Fit durable medical equipment (DME) as directed by a physician.
• Greet and log in patients arriving at the office or clinic.
• Contact medical facilities or departments.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, triaging patient concerns, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms.
• Inventory and order medical, laboratory, or office supplies and equipment.
• Operate ultrasound or other equipment to assist providers administering injections or diagnostic tests.
• Perform additional duties assigned by a manager or supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level