Medical Assistant 1

NeighborHealth; Shawmut (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NeighborHealth in Boston's South End is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, manage patient flow, and assist with clinical tasks from birth to elderly ages. You will perform vital signs, EKGs, lab tests, and ensure supplies are ready per protocol.

The position requires HS Diploma or GED and CMA program graduation, at least one year of MA and customer service experience, and bilingual English/Spanish.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED and CMA program graduate.
• One year of Medical Assisting experience strongly preferred.
• One year of Customer Service experience.
• Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and measurements.
• Perform pulse oximetry and basic monitoring.
• Obtain EKGs as needed.
• Support lab work (glucose testing, urinalysis) and specimen handling.
• Prepare supplies and sterilize instruments per protocol.
• Assist providers during patient visits and coordinate patient flow.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

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!

To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit our Careers Page.

Time Type

Full time

Department

South End Washington Family Med

All Locations

1601 Washington Street, 400 Shawmut Avenue

Position Summary

Working in close partnership with a provider(s), 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.

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)

Compensation: starting at $22/hr up to $33/hr based on relevant experience

EEO & Accommodation Statement

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action 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.