Clinical Assistant-Dartmouth

Fallon Health; North Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Massachusetts is seeking a Clinical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative duties involving patient care. The role includes preparing exam rooms, assisting in examinations, and conducting home visits. Ideal candidates will have clinical assisting experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• At least two years' clinical assisting experience in a busy medical practice.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and medical assisting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and stocks exam rooms.
• Records vital signs and assists with clinical procedures.
• Conducts home visits for medical evaluation and treatment.

Skills

Clinical Assisting

Phlebotomy

Patient Care

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assisting Certificate

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About us: Fallon Health is a company that cares. We prioritize our members—always making sure they get the care they need and deserve. Founded in 1977 in Worcester, Massachusetts, we deliver equitable, high-quality coordinated care and are continually rated among the nation's top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality.

Overview

About us: Fallon Health is a company that cares. We prioritize our members—always making sure they get the care they need and deserve. Founded in 1977 in Worcester, Massachusetts, we deliver equitable, high-quality coordinated care and are continually rated among the nation's top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality.

Fallon Health's Summit ElderCare is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). PACE helps people 55 and older continue living safely at home, as an alternative to nursing home care. We believe in embracing individual differences to better serve our members, including age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and other characteristics.

Guided by our mission of improving health and inspiring hope, we aim to be the leading provider of government-sponsored health insurance programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and PACE in the region.

Brief Summary Of Purpose

Performs clinical and administrative duties involving patient care according to standards. Provides assessment and care to PACE participants under supervision of the SE Clinic Supervisor, SE Clinical Manager, and/or SE Provider.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and stocks exam rooms
• Rooms participants in the SE PACE clinic
• Assists in examination and treatment under the direction of the SE Provider
• Records vital signs and assists with clinical procedures
• Establishes IV access and performs phlebotomy as directed
• Performs point of care testing, EKG, bladder scan, Doppler
• Conducts home visits for medical evaluation and treatment
• Administers medication, wound care, breathing treatments, and procedures as directed

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of EMT-Advanced, CCT program, Medical Assisting Certificate, or 2 years' experience as Medical/Clinical Assistant

License/Certifications:

• Licensed EMT-Advanced in Massachusetts, or
• Certified Critical Care Technician, or
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and medical assisting responsibilities
• Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) Healthcare Provider certification

Experience:

• At least two years' clinical assisting experience in a busy medical practice or similar setting
• Experience with frail elderly population, knowledge of medical procedures, ability to perform phlebotomy and IV access independently
• Ability to exercise independent judgment according to standards

Fallon Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other protected characteristics.