Medical Assistant

Hiring for a Medical Assistant in Waltham, MA. This will be a 32 hour schedule 

Pay: $26-$28/hour (based on experience)
Schedule: 32 hours/week - M-Th 8am-5pm in Waltham
If someone wants to work 40 hours a week, they must be open to floating to Boston on Fridays. 

Requirements:

• HS Diploma
• MA Cert preferred but will consider someone with just MA experience (at least 2 years of recent experience) learned on the job
• Ability to accurately perform vital signs and obtain pertinent health information including but not limited to; temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight

Summary:

• Busy clinic with 5 procedure rooms.
• Role is split between the clinic and the procedures.
• Regular duties include, rooming patients, EKGS, setting up procedure trays, running urine tests (for those on pain killers). may assist with steroid injections

Clinical Duties:

• Demonstrates true engagement and enthusiasm to contribute toward the care delivery needs for patients and families
• Promotes an inclusive environment supportive of patient and family centered care for a diverse community
• Accepts assignments for patient care within the scope of his/her preparation and within current standards of practice
• Collaborates as a member of the health care team, contributing toward a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes the attainment of patient goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timely
• Accurately obtains vital signs, elicits information about the patient’s basic health status, administers relevant care within scope of practice and as directed by the LIP/LPN/RN, and documents as appropriate in the electronic health record
• Performs routine tests that may include but are not limited to: electrocardiograms, vision and hearing screening, and the collection of specimens for laboratory testing and point of care

Administrative Duties:

• Answer and transfer telephone calls
• Schedule and register patients for appointments/procedures, confirm appointments/procedures, prepare for patient visit by providing patient with all necessary information and completing all necessary tasks
• Receive patient at arrival, verify and obtain all necessary information, and ensure forms are completed
• Ensure all billing/fiscal information is completed and submitted after visit, including collection and daily reconciliation of any co-payments
• Assist with special projects as directed
• Assist with training and orienting staff as needed
• Follow HIPAA guidelines for the management of patient privacy and confidentiality
• Appropriately utilizes organizational resources including management of time, supplies, equipment and other assets. 

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