Medical Assistant (MA) - Quincy, MA (Full Time)
About The Position
Gather Health is a growing healthcare organization focused on socially supported primary care for older adults. Its care teams support clinicians by addressing patients’ social determinants of health and providing high-quality service. The Medical Assistant joins a team of physicians, advanced practice providers, medical technicians, and patient liaisons, helping the clinic accommodate its growing patient panel and ensuring smooth patient visits. The role includes preparing exam rooms; rooming patients and performing clinical tasks such as manual vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and point-of-care testing; coordinating specimens and maintaining in-house lab quality; managing supplies; and using the EHR to review appointments and charts and document notes. The Medical Assistant also supports follow-up calls, lab results, records requests, and other administrative work, which accounts for 15–25% of the time. The position is performed physically in a clinic Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of experience working as a Medical Assistant in a comparable setting.
- Experience using an EHR.
- Ability to work physically in a clinic Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work for any employer in the United States.
- Reliable transportation to all clinic locations.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to read and understand written materials such as patient charts and policy manuals.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple departments, including providers, clinical staff, and operations staff.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Phlebotomy experience.
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exam rooms before patient appointments.
- Room patients and perform clinical tasks, including manual vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and point-of-care testing such as urinalysis, INR testing, and respiratory swabs.
- Label specimens, coordinate laboratory pickup, and perform in-house laboratory quality maintenance.
- Maintain inventory and supplies and assist with reordering.
- Make follow-up calls for clinical check-ins and lab results, obtain patient records, and handle other administrative needs.
- Provide high-quality customer service and help ensure a smooth flow throughout patient appointments.
- Use the EHR to review patient appointments and charts and document notes.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with day-one eligibility.
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
- Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
- 11 paid company holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Supplemental benefit options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
