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Community Health Connections lists this Medical Assistant Float- Primary Care opportunity in fitchburg, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical AssistantUnder the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Medical Assistant provides assistance to the patients and providers to manage the flow of the clinic. The Medical Assistant (MA) works as part of the care team to support physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care. The MA performs both clinical and administrative duties, ensuring smooth patient flow, accurate documentation, and a positive patient experience.Clinical DutiesGreet patients, verify demographics, and prepare them for visits.Measure and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, height, BMI, oxygen saturation).Perform point-of-care testing (strep, flu, COVID, urinalysis, blood glucose, pregnancy tests, etc.).Assist providers with procedures (suturing, splinting, wound care, abscess drainage, orthopedic immobilization, etc.).Review and document patient history, current medications, and allergies.Perform basic clinical tasks such as EKGs, vision/hearing screenings, wound care, immunizations (CMEs/Registered MA), and specimen collection (urine, blood, swabs).Administer injections and vaccines per provider orders and clinic protocols.Follow infection control and safety procedures (PPE, room cleaning, sterilization of instruments).Provide patient education on health maintenance, medications, and follow-up instructions.Administrative DutiesSchedule patient appointments, referrals, and diagnostic tests.Manage and document patient messages, prescription refill requests, and provider communications.Update electronic health records (EHR) accurately and promptly.Handle prior authorizations and insurance verifications as needed.Support population health initiatives and Care Gaps (outreach calls, chronic disease management, preventive screenings).Coordinate with labs, imaging centers, pharmacies, and specialists.Maintain patients privacy and secure patient privacy informationWill need to float to other sites and cross cover as neededWill attend and complete agency trainings as assignedPerforms other job related duties as required or assignedKey ResponsibilitiesWork is of medium demand, walking and standing.Occasional lifting of patients with assistance, reaching, handling and fingering of instruments and equipment and caring of patient needs.Demonstrate understanding and commitment of the health center missionDemonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and StandardsPerforms other job related duties as required or assignedMinimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED required, Associate Degree in Medical Office Assistant or equivalent preferredPrevious experience preferredBilingual in Spanish/English or Portuguese/English PreferredWork experience similar to a medical office environmentComputer skills for accurate data entryKnowledge of basic medical terminologyAHA BLS Health Care Provider certification or equivalentDemonstrated interpersonal relationship skillsDemonstrated written and verbal communication skills in EnglishDemonstrated ability to work in a fast paced medical office environmentCompetencies: Individual departments will develop competencies which will be communicated and maintained through CHC's performance evaluation system.Supervision Exercised: NoneEnvironmental Working Conditions: Usual working environment found in outpatient primary care office setting. Exposure to blood products, body fluids, cleaning solutions, and medications.Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical and mental demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Normal visual acuity and standard clerical dexterity to operate computers, printers, photocopiers, and fax machines; moderate walking, standing, reaching, and stooping in order to accomplish everyday office tasks required.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
fitchburg, MA, 01420, US
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