Medical Assistant (2nd shift)

Spectrum Health Systems; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurances

Company-paid life insurance

Generous paid time off accrual

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems is seeking a dedicated Medical Administrative Assistant for their inpatient treatment program in Lowell, MA. This full-time position involves providing administrative support to nursing and medical staff, maintaining documentation, and interacting with clients in a professional manner.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, a Medical Assistant Certification (CMA), and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications. The role offers various benefits including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program.
• Prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative assistance to nursing and medical staff.
• Obtaining and recording vital signs for new admissions.
• Corresponding with pharmacy and coordinating medication transfers.

Skills

Administrative assistance

Client greeting

Vital signs recording

Medication coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lowell, MA 01851

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 hourly

Job Shift: 2nd Shift/Evenings

Job Category: Health Care

Location: Lowell, MA - Inpatient Treatment Program

Schedule: Full-time. Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurances/additional voluntary insurances
• Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative assistance to nursing and medical staff
• Assisting nursing and medical staff by maintaining documentation
• Greeting clients in a professional, friendly manner
• Performing various administrative and clinical duties under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or nursing staff
• Obtaining and records vital signs for new admissions and as needed by unit nursing and medical history for new admissions
• Pulling charts from all units when the physician is on-site for signatures and returning to appropriate departments when completed
• Making copies of necessary medical documentation during admissions process and filing in charts
• Correspondence with pharmacy and coordinating medication transfers as needed
• Coordinating with outside providers for medication requests, appointment requests, obtaining PHI
• Recognizing and responding appropriately to urgent/emergency situations following protocols
• Stocking of all nursing stations including medications, medical supplies, and medical paperwork
• Completing routine medical supply inventory and submitting to Director of Nursing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA)
• Prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting is preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Minimum three years computer experience and familiarity with Windows 2000, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word is required