Medical Assistant for OTP Clinic

Health Care Resource Centers; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Sick Time

Bereavement Leave

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Health Care Resource Centers in Massachusetts is seeking a certified Medical Assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments, collect information, and help with vital signs and treatments. The role includes preparing exam rooms and assisting practitioners during procedures, with a focus on compassionate patient care in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include verifying patient records, taking blood and lab specimens, triaging calls, and supporting staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Certified or registered Medical Assistant is required.
• Phlebotomy is involved in the position.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.
• Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• Familiar with state regulations, DEA regulations and accreditation standards (TJC/CARF).
• Excellent written and verbal skills; proficient with MS Office and patient management software.

Responsibilities

• Schedule intake appointments and verify patient information; prepare medical records for new and returning patients.
• Check in patients; escort to waiting area; measure vital signs and update electronic charts.
• Assist Medical Director/Provider with patient intakes as needed.
• Obtain blood specimens and collect urine and other lab samples as required.
• Prepare treatment rooms and disinfect equipment and supplies; maintain sterile field.
• Answer phones, perform receptionist duties, and manage reports and records.
• Triage questions and manage faxes and messages; distribute lab results.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Phlebotomy

CPR/BCLS

Patient rapport

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Full Time - Medical Assistant

Health Care Resource Centers is looking for an organized and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments and collect personal information from patients. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for taking vital signs, helping practitioners with treatment and collecting lab samples.

Responsibilities

• Schedules intake appointments, records and verifies patients' information and prepares medical records on new and returning patients
• Check in patients, escort patients to and from waiting room, interviews patients and measures vital signs, records information into patients' electronic charts
• Assist Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner with patient intakes and as needed
• Obtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens such as urine sputum, for laboratory testing
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and disinfects treatment rooms, equipment and supplies using germicides
• Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties and prepares and maintains reports and records
• Triage/manage questions, phone contacts, and fax messages
• File lab results into appropriate binders and distribute lab results to counselors
• Attend weekly staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma of GED
• Minimum age requirement of 18
• Medical Assistant must be certified or registered
• Phlebotomy is involved in the position and is a required skill.
• Possess CPR/BCLS certification
• Familiar with State Regulations, DEA regulations and TJC and / or CARF Accreditation
• Excellent written and verbal skills required; working knowledge of MS Office and patient management software
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with patients; demonstrate a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder population.
• 1-2 years' prior healthcare experience in similar field and environment preferred
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Salary Range

Salary ranges from $23.35 to $25.35 an hour.

The salary of the candidate(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty, and training.

BayMark Offers Excellent Benefits

• 401K match
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits (i.e., Accidental Injury)
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program
• BayMark Perks Program
• Jury Duty & Witness Duty Leave
• BayMark University Learning

Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck. Please consider the total compensation package by contacting us at BayMark Health Services for more information.

Here Is What You Can Expect From Us

Health Care Resource Centers, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long‑term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Health Care Resource Centers is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.