Medical Assistant

NeighborHealth; Winthrop (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NeighborHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our Specialties department at 17 Main Street – WCHC. The role focuses on efficient patient flow, assisting providers, and handling non-skilled nursing tasks with care for patients from infancy to seniors.

The ideal candidate will have a CMA program credential, HS diploma, 1+ year of Medical Assisting and customer service experience, strong communication, computer literacy and bilingual English/Spanish abilities.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required and graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program.
• One year of Medical Assisting experience preferred.
• One year of Customer Service experience.
• Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish abilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Perform pulse oximetry and use of oxygen equipment.
• Obtain EKGs as directed.
• Conduct basic lab tasks such as glucose testing and urine dipstick.
• Prepare for clinics and ensure test results and supplies are ready.
• Assist providers and manage patient flow throughout sessions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

HS Diploma/GED and CMA program graduate

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!

As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Whether you’re a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Specialties

All Locations:

17 Main Street – WCHC

Position Summary:

Medical Assistants are part of our clinical care team. Working in close partnership with a provider(s) of our busy Department, the medical assistant assists and directs care of patients in a practice. Their primary function is to manage efficient patient flow and to be available to assist providers as needed. The Medical Assistant is responsible for various non-skilled nursing tasks, for the maintenance and control of non-pharmaceutical supplies and equipment, and for assigned support activities. The Medical Assistant assumes a range of patient care responsibilities dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of assigned patients ages 0 months to greater than 100 years. Prepares for assigned clinics and ensures all test results and instruments are available per department protocol. Be available to assist with their assigned providers. Communicates with them throughout the session. Excellent opportunity for career ladder growth!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Vital signs.
• Pulse oximetry.
• Use of 02 equipment.
• Obtaining EKG’s.
• Laboratory studies such as glucometer, urine dip stick urinalysis and others as requested.
• Cleans and wraps instruments for sterilization.
• Follows procedure for operation of autoclave and properly documents each load.

Qualifications and requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED and a graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program.
• One year of Medical Assisting experience strongly preferred.
• One year of Customer Service experience.
• Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

Salary: Starting at $22/hr up to 33/hr based on experience

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmativeaction employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

E-Verify Program Participation Statement:

NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.