Medical Assistant

Healthfirstfr; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO)

Employer contributed health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc in Fall River is looking for a Medical Assistant to join their fast-paced medical team. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for various patient care activities such as patient assessment, treatment, obtaining vital signs, and handling patient records. A high school diploma and a Medical Assistant Certificate are required within 90 days of hire. The role offers a pay range of $21.00 – $25.00 per hour and includes benefits like paid time off, health, dental, and other insurances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate within 90 days of hire required.
• Bilingual skills (English, Spanish/Portuguese) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of patient care activities including patient assessment.
• Obtain pertinent information for patient visits.
• Perform vital signs on all routine clinic visits.

Skills

High level of customer service

Bilingual (English, Spanish/Portuguese)

Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Time management skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced medical team within a growing federally qualified community health center. HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. “The Heart of Our Community” provides comprehensive services including adult/pediatric medical care, health education, health assessment and screenings, gynecology, cardiology, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and adult/pediatric dental care.

Medical Assistant Summary

Under the general direction of the Medical Floor Manager, the Medical Assistant will perform a wide variety of patient care activities including patient assessment, treatment, and general patient care for the patients’ visit. The Medical Assistant is responsible for obtaining pertinent information and reason for the visit; perform pulse, temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, and BMI on all routine clinic visits; and retrieve labs, hospital records, and tests for the provider.

Schedule

Mon 7:30-4pm, Tues 7:30-2pm, Wed 7:30-6pm, Thurs 9:30-6pm, Fri 7:30-4pm, Rotating Saturdays 9-1pm

Pay Range

$21.00 – $25.00 per hour*

*The pay range represents HealthFirst’s good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, in compliance with applicable laws. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and budget considerations. Candidates with less direct experience may be placed at the lower end of the range, while those with more significant or specialized experience may be considered at the higher end.

Benefits

3.2 weeks of paid time off (PTO), 3 personal days, and 11.5 paid holidays; employer contributed health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability and retirement contributions; voluntary flexible spending accounts and disability/critical illness coverage; and employee discounts, referral program, reimbursable licensing fees, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education credits.

Required Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or equivalent and the successful completion of a Medical Assistant program and externship are required.
2. Medical Assistant Certificate within 90 days of hire required (i.e. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)).
3. Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
4. Bilingual skills (English, Spanish/Portuguese) preferred.
5. Must submit a CORI release form and demonstrate proof of being free from disqualifying information.
6. Maintain current certification in CPR/BLS.

Competencies

1. High level of customer service and a positive approach to working with patients. Projects positive attitude about the department and the health center and offers services to ensure positive experience.
2. Ability to maintain an organized work area and work collaboratively as a member of a team.
3. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and time management skills to effectively communicate with patients.
4. Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
5. Use sound judgment and confidence.
6. Ability to multi- task.
7. Detail-oriented and accurate.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HealthFirst is committed to eliminating discrimination and welcomes applicants and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. HealthFirst does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, transgender status, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.