Medical Assistant — Clinic Operations & Patient Care

Gastro Health; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gastro Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians across our growing network. You will assist with patient care, manage administrative tasks, and help maintain a positive patient experience in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Key responsibilities include patient triage, EMR data entry, specimen handling, procedure setup, and collaboration with Care Coordinators. BLS certification is required, with MA coursework or certification preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required
• 2+ years’ experience as a medical assistant in a medical office
• Completion of MA course is desirable; certification is desirable

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patients who are late or walk-ins with available providers
• Greet the patient and escort to the assigned exam room
• Triage patient and enter history and vitals into the EMR
• Enter current medications and prescriptions into the EMR
• Perform Meaningful Use requirements pertaining to the MA role
• Check open orders or missing test results
• Assist physician with procedures and maintain sterile technique
• Disinfect instruments and keep rooms neat and clean
• Replenish exam room with medical supplies; support Care Coordinator
• Draw blood and utilize the LIS; report lab discrepancies
• Set up procedure and operating rooms for surgical procedures
• Obtain and set up equipment; ensure cleanliness and readiness
• Assist in maintenance of patient care area equipment and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Multi-tasker

Attention to detail

Effective communicator

Education

Medical Assistant course

Certification desirable

Job description

Gastro Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians across our growing network. You will assist with patient care, manage administrative tasks, and help maintain a positive patient experience in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Key responsibilities include patient triage, EMR data entry, specimen handling, procedure setup, and collaboration with Care Coordinators. BLS certification is required, with MA coursework or certification preferred.