Medical Assistant

Charles River Medical Associates; West Natick (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Benefits

Job summary

Charles River Medical Associates in Natick, MA, is hiring a Medical Assistant to support a busy internal medicine practice. The role emphasizes patient flow, vitals, EMR updates, and protocol-based testing.

Phlebotomy experience is preferred, and flexibility with a fast-paced environment is essential. The position is full-time (40 hours/week), Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with a strong focus on teamwork, accuracy, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Flexible team player willing to assist across multiple functions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary duty is “patient flow”. Tasks include bringing patients from the waiting room to the exam room, taking vitals, updating patient history, updating the EMR, and performing protocol-based tests such as depression screening.
• Some offices have medical assistants perform check-out functions, such as scheduling next appointment, processing prescriptions, processing referrals, and proofing physician billing sheets. Manage messaging for the physician; ensure messages are followed up and resolved.
• Coordinates pre-visit preparations including addressing special needs of patients and ensuring labs and tests are scheduled and completed prior to office visit.
• Prepares treatment rooms with appropriate instruments and materials for examination of patients.
• Perform routine office tests and procedures, such as urinalysis, EKG, phlebotomy, spirometry, and injections.
• Assists physicians and nurses with minor diagnostic procedures and by handing instruments to doctor as directed.
• Cleans and restocks exam room; completes inventories and orders medical supplies.
• Fill in for medical secretaries at the front desk when needed.
• Performs all other duties to ensure efficient overall performance of the practice.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Self-starter

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

• Base Pay $22.00 - $27.00 / Hour

Description

ThisMedical Assistant position is in a busy 2MD, 3NP, 1PA Internal Medicine office in Natick. Phlebotomy experience preferred. Our busy and well-established p ractice is seeking a motivated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our dedicated clinical team. We are looking for an individual who brings a positive attitude , is a proactive self-starter , and thrives in a fast-paced environment . This position requires flexibility, strong multitasking abilities, and a calm, professional demeanor under pressure. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear, professional communication.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Qualifications:

• Experience in phlebotomy
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations
• Flexible team player willing to assist across multiple functions
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) preferred

AtCharles River Medical Associates, we provide a work culture that is empowering. We encourage our team to be great and give their best each day. Our valued employees are the foundation of our success and are the key to fulfilling our mission. CRMA supports employee learning and development and strives to promote within.

Requirements

• Primary duty is “patient flow”. Tasks include bringing patients from the waiting room to the exam room, taking vitals, updating patient history, updating the electronic medical record, and performing protocol-based tests such as depression screening. At the end of visit, may include escorting patient to the front desk, cleaning the exam room, performing patient education, and following up on any instructions from the physician.
• Some offices have medical assistants perform check-out functions, such as scheduling next appointment, processing prescriptions, processing referrals, and proofing physician billing sheets.
  Manage messaging for the physician. Ensure incoming messages are followed up and resolved. Coordinate with other office staff. Perform callbacks under physician direction.
• Coordinates pre-visit preparations including addressing the special needs of patients (ie comfort measures, communication, and other appropriate issues) and ensuring relevant labs and tests are scheduled and completed prior to office visit.
• Prepares treatment rooms with appropriate instruments and materials for examination of patients.
• Perform routine office tests and procedures, such as urinalysis, EKG, phlebotomy, spirometry, and injections.
• Assists physicians and nurses with minor diagnostic procedures and treatments and by handing instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
• Cleans and restocks exam room. Completes inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Fill in for medical secretaries at the front desk when needed.
• Performs all other duties and tasks requested to ensure the efficient overall performance of the practice.

Summary

• Employees who work 24 hours or more a week are Benefit Eligible
• Health Insurance: 90% of premium paid by CRMA for fulltime staff, prorated for part-time.
• 11 paid holidays/yr. 17 vacation/sick days/yr in addition. Prorated for part-time.