Medical Assistant

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment

401k with company match up to 7%

Discounts on services/entertainment

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our inpatient treatment program in Lowell, MA. The essential duties include administrative support to nursing and medical staff, patient check-ins, charting, and coordinating with pharmacies and providers.

Qualified candidates have a CMA certification, graduate from an accredited medical assisting program, and a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program.
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative assistance to nursing and medical staff.
• Assisting nursing and medical staff by maintaining documentation.
• Greeting clients in a professional, friendly manner.
• Performing various administrative and clinical duties under supervision.
• Obtaining and recording vital signs for new admissions and as needed.
• Pulling charts from all units for physician signatures and returning to departments.
• Making copies of medical documentation during admissions and filing in charts.
• Coordinating with pharmacy and medication transfers as needed.
• Coordinating with outside providers for medication requests and PHI.
• Responding to urgent/emergency situations per protocols.
• Stocking nursing stations with medications and supplies.
• Completing routine medical supply inventory.

Skills

Behavioral healthcare experience

Administrative support

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA)

Tools

Windows 2000

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location

Lowell, MA - Inpatient Treatment Program

Schedule

Full-time. Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm

Pay Rate

$22.00-$25.00/hour

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurances/additional voluntary insurances
• Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%!
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

The Medical Assistant Is Responsible For

• Providing administrative assistance to nursing and medical staff
• Assisting nursing and medical staff by maintaining documentation
• Greeting clients in a professional, friendly manner
• Performing various administrative and clinical duties under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or nursing staff
• Obtaining and records vital signs for new admissions and as needed by unit nursing and medical history for new admissions
• Pulling charts from all units when the physician is on-site for signatures and returning to appropriate departments when completed
• Making copies of necessary medical documentation during admissions process and filing in charts
• Correspondence with pharmacy and coordinating medication transfers as needed
• Coordinating with outside providers for medication requests, appointment requests, obtaining PHI
• Recognizing and responding appropriately to urgent/emergency situations following protocols
• Stocking of all nursing stations including medications, medical supplies, and medical paperwork
• Completing routine medical supply inventory and submitting to Director of Nursing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA)
• Prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting is preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Minimum three years computer experience and familiarity with Windows 2000, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word is required