Medical Assistant

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Plainville (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Plainville, MA is hiring a Medical Assistant to coordinate patient care, take vitals, document medical history, and support the clinical team in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate will have a two-year MA program, certification, and strong teamwork skills to promote excellent patient experiences. Responsibilities include room preparation, charting, and assisting with procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification/licensure as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide care for patients across ages.
• Measure and document vitals, weight, and height.
• Prepare exam rooms between patient contacts and maintain clinical competency.
• Review, document, and manage clinical information; ensure accurate charting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Vitals measurement

Medical history gathering

Exam room preparation

Clinical documentation

Medical terminology

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year MA program

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Medical Assistant### Medical AssistantApply: Plainville, MA: Full time: Posted Today: R9583Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40-Coordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame using therapeutic means, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members while assuming responsibility and accountability for these patients.**Required** **Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:*** Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork ability* Demonstrated ability to interact with patients in promoting an excellent patient experience* Ability to measure and document vitals, weight, and height* Ability to obtain a basic medical history including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family history* Prepares exam rooms between patient contact* Maintains clinical competency* Knowledge and use of medical terminology* Reviews, interprets, and manages clinical documentation* Establishes excellent rapport with patients including patient education* Works collaboratively with other health care professionals in providing outcome-oriented care**Preferred** **Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:*** Knowledge and comfort managing prior authorization and referral process* Ability to prepare the medical chart including importing medications from pharmacy, preloading vaccines, documenting pre-visit forms* Ability to assist in inbox management and refills according to SMA policy* Familiarity with Cerner EMR environment and office workflows* Commitment to patient experience and quality improvement in the outpatient setting* Ability to adapt in a busy office environment to meet care standards**Educational Requirements:*** Graduate of a two year accredited Medical Assistant program preferred**License/Certification:*** Medical Assistant Certificate**Age Specific Criteria:** Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.**Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations:** Must have the ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Must be able and available to float to other practice locations as needed with reimbursement for mileage.**Reports to:** Practice Manager-Salary Range: $19.85-$30.05-## **Salary Range Details**The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.