About this opportunity
South Shore Health lists this Medical Assistant-2 opportunity in east weymouth, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical AssistantFacility: HXP Urgent Care WeymouthStatus: Part timeBudgeted Hours: 20Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America)Compensation Pay Range: $23.30 - $33.30Responsibilities:Maintain patient's safe passage in and out of the practiceGreet, assess and interview patientsObtain past medical and surgical history, family history, social history, vital signsReview present medications, allergy, history, chief complaint, and brief interrogation of complaintAct as a liaison between doctor and patientExplain medication, side effects, treatments, diets, diseases and disease processesUpdate medication list and current problem listPrepare and assist patients for examination, treatment, or procedure by medical staffAnticipate needs of patients, and providers, other team membersMonitoring of patient during examination, or procedureMaintain and update level of skill for pertinent medical assistant dutiesStocking of supplies as needed, and maintaining clean exam roomsRespond to patient's concernsMaintains patient confidentialityParticipate in training and skills development of new medical assistantsPerform a variety of preliminary procedures, including phlebotomy, injections, throat cultures, nasal swabs and more.Analyze samples with various point-of-care testing platformsPrepare and package laboratory samples for transport to labDemonstrate excellent customer service skills, check patients in and out for appointments utilizing our electronic internal practice management system.Confirm patient information at the time of check in.Complete / confirm insurance eligibility.Answer front desk phone calls.Provide receptionist back-up / support while being able to explain financial requirements to the patient (s) or responsible parties and collect co-pays and past due balances as required.Ensure Worker's Compensation, MVA and Occupational Health paperwork is completed for visits.Maintain optimum customer service and patient confidentiality.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Medical Assistant Certification preferred or Emergency Medical Technician LicenseExternship/Internship within related healthcare practice preferred.Must have current or very recent experience phlebotomy skills is a must.Schedule: hours may vary depending on the needs of the urgent care including weekends and holidays; flexibility requiredLicense/Registration/Certification Requirements:Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
Worksite address
east weymouth, MA, 02189, US
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