Certified Medical Assistant Flexible Hours Outpatient Care

Tufts Medicine; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics with patient flow, clinical assistance, and administrative duties. The role focuses on preparing patients, taking vitals, assisting with procedures, and supporting billing in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and MA certification; BLS or within 3 months. The position offers full-time hours (40/wk) at Melrose Wakefield Practices, Float Pool, with a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant National Certification Attestation from a governing body.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or obtain within three months.
• 0–2 years Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Controls and monitors patient flow to maximize efficient use of providers and exam rooms.
• Prepares medical records for patient visits with accurate identifiers.
• Demonstrates strong customer service in all patient interactions.
• Maintains safe, comfortable, and clean environment for patients and families.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares for provider visits.
• Ensures patient and personal safety including fall risk assessment.
• Prepares exam rooms per visit needs.
• Assists providers with exams and procedures as needed.
• Records vital signs and patient pain levels; reviews medications.
• Performs and coordinates specimen collection and required POCT.
• Performs quality control on equipment.
• Assists with arranging diagnostic testing and procedures.
• Assists with billing by ensuring CPT/diagnosis codes are documented.
• Scans outside paperwork into EMR.
• Requests referrals and prior authorizations as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Computer skills

English reading/writing

Interpersonal skills

Universal precautions

EPIC

Lifespan care

HIPAA compliance

Clinical decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA/AMCA/AMT/NCCT/NHA)

BLS Certification or within 3 months

2 years MA experience (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to support outpatient clinics with patient flow, clinical assistance, and administrative duties. The role focuses on preparing patients, taking vitals, assisting with procedures, and supporting billing in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and MA certification; BLS or within 3 months. The position offers full-time hours (40/wk) at Melrose Wakefield Practices, Float Pool, with a competitive pay range.