Medical Assistant, Holden Family Medicine, 40 Hours, Days

Major Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination rooms
• Takes and records vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc.
• Collections and documents patient health status, history
• Documents and monitors patient progress following standard procedures
• Performs EKG’s, phlebotomy, Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards
• May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice
• Affords assistance in performing routine physical examination or clinical procedures
• Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of the physicians and others, as appropriate

Position Qualifications

• License/Certification/Education: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association. If not available upon hire, a BLS/HS must be obtained within 3 months from date of hire. If certification is not obtained within 3 months of hire, the employee may be terminated or employee may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications. Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.), must be obtained within 1 year from date of hire/transfer. If credentialing is not obtained within 1 year of hire/transfer, the employee will be terminated, or employee may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications. Senior Leadership in Ambulatory or Medical Group/Community Medical Group may grant an extended grace period for employees with extenuating circumstances, as appropriate.

Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

• Position requires work indoors in a patient care office or clinic environment
• Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations
• Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds
• Work is of medium demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently

Pay

$3000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Schedule

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Scheduled Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Friday 8:30-5pm, Tues 7:30-Am -4PM
Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.