Medical Assistant (MA) - Quincy, MA (Full Time)
About The Position
Gather Health is a growing healthcare organization whose mission is to improve lives and communities through 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 is part of a care team that includes physicians, advanced practice providers, medical technicians, and patient liaisons. This newly created position supports the clinic’s growing patient panel and helps ensure a seamless flow during each visit. The role also includes administrative tasks, which account for approximately 15–25% of the time.
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 setting Monday through Friday, 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 and English.
Responsibilities
- Prepare exam rooms before patient appointments.
- Room patients and perform clinical skills, including manual vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and point-of-care testing such as urinalyses, INRs, and respiratory swabs.
- Label specimens, coordinate laboratory pickup, and maintain in-house laboratory quality.
- Maintain inventory and supplies and assist with reordering.
- Make follow-up calls for clinical check-ins and lab results, obtain patient records, and complete other administrative tasks.
- Provide high-quality customer service and help ensure a smooth flow throughout patient appointments.
- Use the EHR to review 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
