Medical Assistant- (Part time 30 - 32 hours per week)

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center•Lawrence, MA

36d•$21

About The Position

Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) is a multi-site mission-driven non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to residents throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites throughout the service area and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program. Apply to learn about our increased pay rates starting at $20.59+ hourly, and premiums paid for night and weekend shifts! GLFHC is currently seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Medical Assistant. Medical Assistants are responsible for interviewing patients, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit and assisting the clinician with patient care. Prepares patients for visit by taking blood pressure, weight and temperature; and reports pertinent information in medical records.

Requirements

Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Must be fluent in both spoken and written English.
Certified in CPR
Graduate of a medical assistant program

Nice To Haves

Completion of medical interpreter course strongly recommended

Responsibilities

Must be able to don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Performs electrocardiography (EKG)
Performs ear irrigations
Performs throat cultures
Collects urinalysis
Conducts flu testing
Conducts glucose testing
Conducts international normalized ratio (INR) testing
Ensures that results of all tests and procedures performed are available in medical records.
Determines equipment needs visit and sets up exam rooms accordingly.
Assists clinicians with treatments and dressings.
If certified, translates for the providers as needed