Medical Assistant

Harbor Health Services, Inc. • Hyannis, MA

2h • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Harbor Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the team at Harbor Community Health Center in Hyannis. The organization provides medical, behavioral health, dental, nutrition, and support services in Boston, the South Shore, and Cape Cod. The Medical Assistant supports providers by preparing patients for visits, collecting and documenting health information and vital signs, performing simple laboratory tests and vision screenings, assisting with simple procedures, and carrying out related clinical and administrative duties. The role is 36 hours per week and includes evening shifts and/or a Saturday rotation.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or GED.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Basic computer skills with Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program is preferred or an acceptable substitution is required.
• Acceptable substitutions for Medical Assistant certification include successful completion of one year of an accredited nursing degree program, with an official transcript.
• Acceptable substitutions include two years of college-level healthcare-related science courses with healthcare experience in a hospital or healthcare setting; certification, diploma, or transcript must be provided.
• Acceptable substitutions include current state-registered CNA certification or an adult education Medical Assisting Certificate Program, with healthcare experience in a hospital or healthcare setting; certification must be provided.
• Acceptable substitutions include completion of a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide training program with healthcare experience in a hospital or other healthcare setting; verification of training must be provided.
• Acceptable substitution includes current National Medical Assistant certification with 2–3 years of experience as an MA, CNA, or in direct patient care within the last ten years.
• EMT certification is an acceptable substitution.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, Vietnamese, or Portuguese.
• Knowledge of the EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program.
• Healthcare experience in a hospital or healthcare setting for the listed certification substitutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for provider visits and examinations; obtain and document height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, oxygen saturation, and vision screening when required.
• Obtain and document medical histories, including changes in medical conditions, medication reviews, and allergy reviews, in the EMR.
• Perform and document screening assessments in the EMR, including tobacco, depression (HSQ), and domestic violence screenings.
• Perform and document CLIA-waived point-of-care laboratory testing as needed.
• Perform daily quality-control testing on designated point-of-care tests.
• Assist patients with portal enrollment and respond to patient portal messages as needed.
• Obtain the daily pre-visit report and review it with the provider.
• Assist providers with simple non-nursing procedures and serve as a chaperone when necessary.
• Stock exam rooms, manage central-supply inventory transfers, and order supplies as needed.
• Disinfect patient-contact equipment after each use; thoroughly clean and disinfect exam rooms after each clinic and document completion in the log.
• Replace sharps containers when they are three-quarters full and transport full containers to the designated biohazard area.
• Track and obtain outstanding laboratory and test results to support continuity of patient care.
• Copy and fax patient-care documents as assigned by a provider or nurse; answer the department telephone line and task box when appropriate.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Generous paid time off
• 11 additional holidays
• $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $500 on hire and $500 after 90 days in good standing; former Harbor Health Services employees are not eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED