Medical Assistant

Jobtailor; Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Clinical Assistant to join a team-based care environment in Massachusetts. You will perform vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, immunizations, and routine procedures while supporting administrative and clinical operations to ensure smooth patient flow.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months of clinical training, and strong empathetic communication with diverse patient populations. EMT/Bachelor training may be preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 6 months clinical classroom.
• Ability to develop empathetic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and respect the beliefs of patients and team members.
• Medical assisting duties under proper supervision, including vital signs, EKGs, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, immunizations, and routine procedures.
• Preferred: 0–1 years related work experience or customer service experience.
• Preferred: Graduate from BILH Primary Care Clinical Assistant Training program, EMT Basic License, Phlebotomy Certificate, or other healthcare training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct patient care within a team-based model.
• Support efficient administrative and clinical operations.
• Develop long-term relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Obtain vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, immunizations, and routine procedures.
• Use EHR to queue prescriptions, document tasks, and manage orders.
• Schedule tests, verify insurance, and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Direct Patient Care

Vital Signs

EKGs

Phlebotomy

Immunizations

Routine Procedures

Medication Management

Patient Flow Coordination

Diagnostic Scheduling

OSHA Compliance

Empathy

Team Collaboration

Interpersonal Communication

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

EMT Basic License

Phlebotomy Certificate

BILH Primary Care Clinical Assistant Training

Tools

EHR System

Medical Equipment

Clinical Practice Operations

Job description

• Provide high-quality direct patient care in a team-based model
• Support smooth and efficient administrative and clinical practice operations
• Develop long-term relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
• Facilitate timely patient flow and communicate delays
• Update medication and allergy lists and review screening questions
• Provide hand-offs to providers entering exam rooms
• Obtain vital signs, height, and weight; perform EKGs, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, immunizations, and assist with routine procedures
• Lead outreach and health coaching for health maintenance and chronic disease management needs
• Monitor, order, and maintain medical equipment and supplies
• Use the EHR to queue prescription renewals, add medications, enter or scribe orders, and document visit tasks for billing
• Schedule diagnostic and lab tests; verify insurance, prior authorizations, referrals, and pre-certifications
• Identify OSHA compliance issues, ensure patient safety, report adverse events and near misses, and protect PHI
• Report to the Practice Manager

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 6 months clinical classroom
• Ability to develop empathetic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and respect the beliefs of patients and team members
• Medical assisting duties under proper supervision, including vital signs, EKGs, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, immunizations, and routine procedures
• Preferred: 0–1 years related work experience or customer service experience
• Preferred: Graduate from BILH Primary Care Clinical Assistant Training program, EMT Basic License, Phlebotomy Certificate, or other healthcare training

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in direct patient care, including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and immunizations, while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and maintaining patient safety. Capable of utilizing EHR systems for documentation and prescription management, fostering empathetic relationships with diverse patient populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Direct Patient Care
• Vital Signs Measurement
• EKG Administration
• Phlebotomy
• EHR Documentation

Hard Skills

• Vital Signs
• EKGs
• Point-Of-Care Testing
• Phlebotomy
• Immunizations
• Routine Procedures
• Medication Management
• Patient Flow Coordination
• Diagnostic Scheduling
• OSHA Compliance

Soft Skills

• Empathy
• Interpersonal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Patient Relationship Development

Certifications & Qualifications

• EMT Basic License
• Phlebotomy Certificate
• BILH Primary Care Clinical Assistant Training

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Healthcare
• Clinical Assistant
• Chronic Disease Management
• Health Coaching
• Patient Safety
• Adverse Event Reporting
• PHI Protection

Tools & Technologies

• EHR System
• Medical Equipment
• Clinical Practice Operations