Geriatric Medical Assistant – Phlebotomy & Home Visits

Upham's Community Care; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Upham's Community Care seeks a Medical Assistant to support PACE participants at the center and during home visits. The MA will perform phlebotomy, obtain initial vital signs, monitor supplies, and assist nursing staff with medication administration under supervision.

Qualified candidates have certification in Medical/Clinical Assisting, at least 1 year of geriatric experience, and may benefit from bilingual language skills.

Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken English required.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to transcribe data accurately.
• Certification in Medical/Clinical Assisting required; bilingualism is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy at the PACE Center and during home visits.
• Record and report vital signs, blood glucose, and weights.
• Assist with EKG procedures and medication administration under Nursing supervision.
• Support home visits with insulin and medication administration, dressing changes as needed.
• Maintain inventory, monitor supplies, and organize treatment rooms.
• Contribute to QAPI program and maintain audit logs for accuracy.

Skills

Fluent English

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data transcription

Bilingual English/Spanish/Creole

Education

Certification in Medical/Clinical Assisting

Job description

Upham's Community Care seeks a Medical Assistant to support PACE participants at the center and during home visits. The MA will perform phlebotomy, obtain initial vital signs, monitor supplies, and assist nursing staff with medication administration under supervision.

Qualified candidates have certification in Medical/Clinical Assisting, at least 1 year of geriatric experience, and may benefit from bilingual language skills.