Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a Medical Assistant to coordinate patient care across all ages, document vitals and histories, and prepare exam rooms for visits. You will work with the health care team to ensure quality, patient-centered care in a busy outpatient setting.

The role requires graduation from a two-year Medical Assistant program (or equivalent) and an active Medical Assistant Certificate. Willingness to float to other locations is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two year accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certificate acceptable.
• Ability to float to other practice locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide care for patients across all ages using the nursing process.
• Measure and document vitals, weight and height.
• Prepare exam rooms between patient contacts and maintain clinical readiness.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to deliver outcome-oriented care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Vitals measurement

Medical history

Exam room prep

Clinical competency

Medical terminology

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

Two-year Medical Assistant program

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Scheduled 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.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.