Medical Assistant

UNITED FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

UNITED FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER is hiring a Medical Assistant in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The role involves preparing for patient visits, assisting medical staff, and managing medical inventory. Ideal candidates possess strong customer service skills and prior office experience. Responsibilities include tracking lab results, answering phones, and assisting with care procedures. Join a team that values a great work environment and offers competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification or Certified Medical Assistant desired.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling charts and notes, as well as setting up medical equipment.
• Clean instruments and equipment after use.
• Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs.
• Assist nurses and doctors with basic medical care and procedures.
• Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

BLS Certification or Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team! As a Medical Assistant, you will be preparing for each patient visit by preparing charts and pulling notes before their arrival, providing routine support alongside nurses and medical staff, and assisting with keeping track of tests and lab reporting to ensure everything arrives on time and the patient is kept informed on their condition and care. You will also be helping manage the inventory of medical supplies, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments and rooms as needed. The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, an interest in learning more about a working medical environment, and has previous office experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling charts and notes, as well as setting up medical equipment
• Clean instruments and equipment after use
• Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs
• Assist nurses and doctors with basic medical care and procedures
• Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties

Qualifications

• BLS Certification or Certified Medical Assistant desired
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail