Medical Assistant - Full-time Days

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to support care for patients across all ages. The role runs Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, with a 8am–4:30pm schedule, and requires strong English communication and organizational skills.

Ideal candidates will have completed a two-year Medical Assistant program and demonstrate proficiency with clinical equipment and patient data assessment within established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-appropriate care
• Understands growth and development principles
• Ability to assess and interpret data reflecting patient status
• Follows standards, policies and procedures in care delivery

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and provides care for patients across all ages using the nursing process
• Assesses data to determine patient status and needs
• Delivers care per hospital standards and procedures
• Collaborates with health care team to provide comprehensive care

Skills

Verbal & Written English

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Clinical equipment operation

Education

Two-year Medical Assistant program

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40-Monday - Friday (8am - 4:30pm)Coordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame using therapeutic means, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members while assuming responsibility and accountability for these patients.Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients servedDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and developmentAble to assess and interpret data reflective of the client’s statusProvides care outlined in standards, policies and proceduresSpecialized departmental training to provide care to patients within the roleSuccessful completion of SMH orientationCommand of verbal and written EnglishPositive interpersonal communication skillsGood organizational skillsOperation of clinical equipmentDemonstration of clinical competencePreferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:Educational Requirements:Graduate of a two year accredited Medical Assistant program preferredLicense/Certification:Medical AssistantAge Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.-Salary Range: $19.85-$30.05-Salary Range DetailsThe pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.-Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.