Medical Assistant

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant in Worcester to provide high-quality care to patients. The role involves office visit planning, patient support, and collaboration with healthcare professionals in a thriving community health center. The ideal candidate is passionate about healthcare and thrives in a team-based environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical insurance starting day one

Generous time off packages

Dental and Vision insurance

403b Retirement Plan with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform office visit planning and maintain a safe patient environment.
• Assist providers with clinical procedures and patient follow-ups.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

EHR Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about healthcare in your community? Do you enjoy helping people

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

We are currently hiring a Medical Assistant based in Worcester. This position works with team members to provide high quality, safe, evidence-based care to pediatric and adult patients.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the cultures of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.

Salary Range: $20.00-24.00/Hour
*Please note that we cannot offer Visa sponsorship for this position*

Essential Functions:

• Performs Office Visit Planning/reviews EHR prior to the start of the session and is part of a pre-visit huddle with team members
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors. Ensures exam rooms are kept clean, organized, and fully stocked
• Performs point-of-care testing, clinical procedures, and assessments according to Health Center policies and procedures
• Prepares patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments
• Assists providers and nurses in the collection, processing, and tracking of forms
• In collaboration with providers and the nurse manager, works with patient data to follow-up and track patient results
• Meets compliance and regulatory standards
• Participates in practice- and organization-wide training and quality improvement initiatives.
• Please note this position may require evening, weekend and/or holiday shifts on a rotating basis.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Medical Assistant
• CPR certification
• Our health center requires all employees to have the most recent COVID-19 booster and the yearly flu vaccine.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on related experience
• Medical insurance starts on the first day of employment.
  • Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
  • Includes coverage for all individuals and most family types.
• Generous time off packages
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program