Medical Assistant; Stoughton Family Med; 1.0 FTE

UnityPoint Health • Stoughton, MA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is part of the clinic’s patient care team, working with registered nurses, clinic assistants, technicians, clerical staff, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physicians. The MA performs technical, patient-related, and clerical functions in an ambulatory setting and remains aware of patients’ and families’ psychosocial needs. The role supports clinic operations and delivers safe, quality care in accordance with UnityPoint Health – Meriter’s values. The MA may also provide phlebotomy coverage as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, an accredited LPN program, or an accredited EMT program; alternatively, hold current CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Enjoy working with a variety of patient ages and conditions or diagnoses.
• Excellent organizational and internal and external service excellence skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present oneself professionally.
• Ability to work well independently and within teams in a fast-paced, changing environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to prioritize work efficiently.
• Ability to recognize and respond to urgent needs in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Prior knowledge or experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of the Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) System.
• Prior knowledge or experience working with regulatory standards such as CMS and the Joint Commission.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical, patient-related functions in an ambulatory setting.
• Perform clerical functions in an ambulatory setting.
• Remain aware of the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Support clinic operations and deliver safe, quality patient care.
• Fill in for phlebotomy as needed.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee recognition program.
• Dental, health, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed