Medical Assistant

Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care center in Worcester is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct clinical services to patients. Responsibilities include performing basic patient care tasks such as vital signs and triage, supporting the patient centered medical home model, and EMR documentation. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with preferred completion of an accredited medical assistant training program. Previous health care experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant training program is preferred.
• Phlebotomy training is preferred.
• Completion of Medical Assistant externship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to patients.
• Perform basic patient care tasks and vital signs checks.
• Support PCMH model of care.

Skills

Basic patient care tasks

Vital signs measurement

Triage

EMR documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited medical assistant training program

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Under the supervision of the Team Lead Nurse, the Medical Assistant provides direct clinical services to patients by performing basic patient care tasks. These tasks include but are not limited to, vital signs, triage, pre visit planning, room cleaning and stocking, phone calls, record reviews, referrals and EMR documentation. They will support patient centered medical home model of care (PCMH).

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or GED required. Completion of an accredited medical assistant training program preferred. Phlebotomy training preferred.

Experience Required

Previous experience in primary health care or other health care setting preferred, not required. Completion of Medical Assistant externship required.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the assigned Team Lead Department Nurses