Medical Assistant

You are a caring, hard-working individual who thrives in a team environment and is committed to excellence. You have experience in a medical or office setting and are comfortable interacting with patients, as well as managing administrative responsibilities.
The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families and communities. Our vision is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education. We promote a culture of respect, excellence, equal opportunity, and commitment to our employees and the communities we serve.
Our Health Center offers a range of primary and specialty health care for adults and children. We provide specialized clinics, Eye Care, Dental, Pediatrics, and OB/GYN.We also provide specialized care for those living with HIV/AIDs.
A clinical and administrative position as a Medical Assistant in Primary Care and Suboxone teams, Obstetrics and Gynecology team, and/or Pediatrics team. Excellent opportunity to develop a strong foundation in primary outpatient care, working closely in a team of medical providers, nurses and front desk staff. Also, a unique opportunity to carry key administrative responsibilities on the Suboxone care team, a medication assisted substance abuse treatment program in the Primary Care setting. Weekend, Holiday and evening responsibilities in rotation.
Essential Functions
Primary care MA responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Rooming Patients
Recording Vital Signs (Height, Weight, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen)
EKGs
Point of Care Testing (Urine Dipstick, Urine Pregnancy, Rapid Strep, etc.)
Stocking Rooms/Managing Inventory
Faxing Paperwork
Triaging incoming faxes
Triaging phone calls to the MA care team extension
Medication refills
Immunization administration during provider appointments
Triaging Telephone Encounters (TEs)
Managing paperwork related to patient care, i.e. plan of care, death certificates, letters of clearance, Vaccination forms, consent forms, etc.
Suboxone team responsibilities include:
Phone outreach to clients
Management of clinical database
Administrative management of testing and of regulatory paperwork, i.e. checking PMP
Maintain the strict confidentiality, treat patients with respect, courtesy and sense of urgency
Anticipate, meet and/or exceed the patient’s needs
Attend required meetings and participates in committees as requested
Other duties as assigned by the Nurse Care Manager
Competencies
Familiarity with medical home model, chronic care management, outpatient substance abuse/mental health
Bilingual Preferred – Spanish, Creole
Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Self-starter with ability to take initiative
Work Environment
This job operates in an office environment.
Physical Demands
Duties may require standing and walking, or sitting for long periods of time.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
The Health Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 7 pm, Saturdays 8 am to 2 pm. Hours vary according to shift assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Requires:
High School diploma and/or equivalent
Certificate of completion of Medical Assistant Program. CNA certification in lieu of MA certification accepted.
Basic Life Support Certification within 90 days of hire
Preferred: Minimum of one year of experience working as a Medical Assistant
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
First Aid/Basic Life Supp

Compensation: Expected range is $20 - $24 per hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities