Float-Medical Assistant

South Shore Health; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 23,997 - 32,304; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant in Quincy, MA to support urgent and specialty care, ensuring high-quality patient care through various clinical and administrative tasks.

The role requires relevant education and experience, as well as BLS certification. A competitive compensation package is offered with the expectation to work weekday shifts and assist on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Medical Assistant program completion preferred.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• BLS certification required; CMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patient flow in urgent care and various specialties.
• Maintain universal precautions, room patients, take vital signs.
• Handle patient education and assist during procedures.
• Manage administrative tasks including scheduling and referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Clinical skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of Medical Assistant program

Job description

Job Requirements

Requisition Number: R-22939

Facility: LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell, 143 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061

Department Name: SMC Surgical Services

Status: Full time

Budgeted Hours: 36

Shift: Day (United States of America)

The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting the Specialties and Same Day Care/Urgent Care practice with overall responsibility for maintaining efficiency of patient flow. The areas include but are not limited to Same Day Care/Urgent Care, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Pulmonary, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease and Podiatry. Some providers practice in either Norwell or Quincy. Clinical duties include maintaining universal precautions; rooming patients, taking vital signs and measurements, performing phlebotomy as needed, administering vaccines, and providing support during procedures. He/She will also handle patient education, counseling, various testing and screenings, maintaining patient rooms, setting up equipment, ordering and tracking supplies, and general administrative tasks such as scheduling, filing, answering phones, preparing correspondence and patient charts, and obtaining referrals and paperwork from referring physicians.

Compensation Pay Range: $17.42 - $23.45 per hour

Essential Functions

• Greets patients in a professional manner and escorts them into exam rooms.
• Assists with varied procedures, including routine and non-routine (complex) procedures under the supervision of the MD, NP, or PA.
• Assists with minor procedures and wound care as requested.
• Acts as a chaperone when needed.
• Takes vital signs and documents accordingly.
• Assists the administrative team with greeting patients, scheduling appointments, processing orders, collecting encounter forms, and answering telephones.
• Assists with determining the reason for visit or phone call, flags immediate responses, takes messages appropriately, and notifies appropriate medical staff.
• Coordinating room rotations.
• Assists with receiving test results for physicians and follows up with patients on labs and tests under the direction of the physician or nurse practitioner.
• Cleans instruments and equipment following infection control guidelines.
• Maintains sterilizer competencies.
• Maintains excellent customer service and fosters an environment of optimal patient care.
• Ensures appropriate communication of schedule changes with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, staff, and patients.
• Cross‑trains to cover front desk duties when needed, including patient check‑in/out and answering questions.
• Performs orientation for new employees using the established check‑off sheet reviewing departmental protocols, policies, and workflow.
• Participates in two annual flu clinic sessions.
• Promotes a culture of safety through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
• Other duties as required.
• Works one weekend shift per month and one holiday per year.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.

Minimum Work Experience: Experience in a clinical setting preferred.

License/Certifications: BLS – Basic Life Support required. CMA – Certified Medical Assistant certificate preferred.

Required Additional Knowledge and Abilities: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills; strong clinical and judgment skills; good organizational and prioritization skills; ability to work successfully as a team player; demonstrated knowledge of varied medical procedures; extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and English grammar; ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations; ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed instructions; ability to lead and take direction from a nursing supervisor; proficiency with electronic medical records, telephone communications, e‑mail, and other software, including EPIC EHR.

Work hours: M‑F days with varied hours; one weekend a month and one holiday per year.