Medical Assistant - Podiatry- Reliant Medical Group
About The Position
The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative patient-care duties in accordance with practice standards, serving pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role supports physicians and other providers by preparing examination rooms, taking and recording vital signs and health histories, assisting with clinical and diagnostic procedures, and carrying out tasks such as casting, wound care, point-of-care testing, medication administration, and injections or immunizations. The position also involves documenting care in electronic medical record software, sterilizing medical equipment and instruments, performing clerical duties, and helping ensure efficient use of computer-based information. The primary location is 5 Neponset St. in Worcester, with coverage at 64 Boyden Rd. in Holden as needed. The position is in the Podiatry-Rheumatology/Dermatology department and is scheduled for 38.75 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with scheduling between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The role offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. Hourly pay ranges from $16 to $32, based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience performing the critical skills of a medical assistant after on-the-job training.
- Ability to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA), or willingness to attain certification within 180 days of the start date.
- Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures.
- Knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Outlook and Word.
Responsibilities
- Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment and instruments.
- Room patients, obtain health histories, and check vital signs.
- Document patient care using electronic medical record software.
- Administer medications and perform injections or immunizations.
- Assist providers with minor in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing.
- Assist with clinical and diagnostic procedures, including tests such as urine cultures, pregnancy tests, and throat cultures.
- Perform casting and wound care.
- Carry out clerical functions and related duties that support office operations and efficient use of computer-based information.
- Provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- $1,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
