Medical Assistant (Evening & Weekend Shift)

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in community health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, recording vital signs, and assisting clinicians with various medical procedures. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish, ensuring effective communication with diverse patient populations. With competitive pay rates starting at $20.59 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Must be fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Completion of medical interpreter course strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and record medical history.
• Prepare patients for visit by taking vital signs.
• Assist clinicians with treatments and dressings.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Patient Care

Medical History Recording

EKG

Blood Pressure Measurement

Education

Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

CPR Certification

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

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Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) is a multi-site mission-driven non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to residents throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites throughout the service area and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program.

Apply to learn about our increased pay rates stating at $20.59+ hourly, and premiums paid for night and weekend shifts!

GLFHC is currently seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Medical Assistant. Medical Assistants are responsible for interviewing patients, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit and assisting the clinician with patient care. Prepares patients for visit by taking blood pressure, weight and temperature; and reports pertinent information in medical records.

• Must be able to don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Performs electrocardiography (EKG)
• Performs ear irrigations
• Performs throat cultures
• Collects urinalysis
• Conducts flu testing
• Conducts glucose testing
• Conducts international normalized ratio (INR) testing
• Ensures that results of all tests and procedures performed are available in medical records.
• Determines equipment needs visit and sets up exam rooms accordingly.
• Assists clinicians with treatments and dressings.
• If certified, translates for the providers as needed
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Must be fluent in both spoken and written English. Completion of medical interpreter course strongly recommended
• Certified in CPR
• Graduate of a medical assistant program
  
  

GLFHC offers a great working environment, comprehensive benefit package, growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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