Medical Assistant (MA) - Primary Care Chelsea

Trinity Health • Chelsea, MA

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About The Position

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant to support providers in delivering patient care. The role involves working directly with patients, assisting with clinical procedures, supporting care coordination, and contributing to a positive healthcare experience. The position serves a primary care practice in Chelsea.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and have successfully completed an approved MA program and externship, an MA internship, an EMT program, a paramedic program, or training as a Certified Athletic Trainer. Credentialed medical assistants must maintain current MA recertification continuing education units. Credential and licensure requirements vary by MA credential status. The posting prefers 0–1 year of previous clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; candidates without a completed MA program, externship, or internship must have at least two years of clinical support experience in a community-based clinic and undergo standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills.

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group describes a collaborative, patient-centered culture and offers day-one benefits for eligible team members, competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The organization states its commitment to dignity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of an accredited or approved MA program and MA externship, MA internship, EMT program, paramedic program, or Certified Athletic Trainer program.
• Credentialed medical assistants must maintain current MA recertification CEUs.
• For MA-Non-Credentialed I: eligibility to attain Medical Assistant Certification is desired; alternatively, an EMT must hold a current, active Michigan license, or a paramedic must have successfully completed the National Registry Paramedic Exam and/or hold a current, active Michigan license.
• Valid CPR certification.
• For MA-Credentialed I: certification as a Medical Assistant through an accepted agency, including AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NCCT (NCMA), NHA (CCMA), NAHP (NRCMA), or AMCA (CMAC).
• In the absence of a completed MA program, externship, or internship, at least two years of clinical experience providing clinical support in a community-based clinic is required, along with standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills.

Nice To Haves

• MA eligibility to attain Medical Assistant Certification is desired for MA-Non-Credentialed I.
• 0–1 year of previous clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for appointments.
• Collect and document patient histories, vital signs, and health information.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, testing, and specimen collection.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostic testing as directed.
• Communicate test results and provider instructions to patients.
• Provide patient and family education to support health outcomes.
• Coordinate care and serve as a liaison between patients and providers.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and disease management programs.
• Track tests, manage tasks, address gaps in care, order supplies and medications, and schedule surgeries.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day-one benefits with no waiting period for eligible team members.
• Competitive pay.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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