Medical Assistant (2nd shift)

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.; 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

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Discounts on services/entertainment

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant in Lowell, MA, for an Inpatient Treatment Program. Responsibilities include providing administrative support to medical staff, welcoming clients, and handling vital signs for admissions. Qualifications require a high school diploma, certification as a Medical Assistant, and 3 years of computer experience. Candidates with prior experience in behavioral healthcare are preferred. The pay rate ranges from $22.00 to $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program.
• Possession of Medical Assistant Certification (CMA) is necessary.
• Prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum three years of computer experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance to nursing and medical staff.
• Maintain documentation for nursing and medical staff.
• Greet clients in a professional manner.
• Obtain and record vital signs for new admissions.
• Stock all nursing stations with medical supplies.

Skills

Administrative assistance

Documentation

Client greeting

Vital signs recording

Crisis response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited medical assisting program

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA)

Tools

Windows 2000

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location

Lowell, MA - Inpatient Treatment Program

Schedule

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

Pay rate

$22.00-25.00/hour

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

The Medical Assistant Is Responsible For

• 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