Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Clinic Float

Community Health Connections•Fitchburg, MA

21h•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Medical Assistant provides assistance to the patients and providers to manage the flow of the clinic.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Work experience similar to a medical office environment
Computer skills for accurate data entry
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
AHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalent.
Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced medical office environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Medical Office Assistant or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish/English or Portuguese/English is a PLUS

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs (including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and other procedures as needed)
Assists in routine physical examinations by preparing the patient, the equipment, and supplies, and assisting the provider as needed.
Assists in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (i.e., urine specimens) and performing selected screening tests (including urine dipsticks, urine hCG, and rapid strep throat cultures)
Assists in preparing routine diagnostic request forms.
Books patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and/or specialists