Medical Assistant I

Jobtailor; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a high-performing clinical team, provide safe care, take patient vital signs, document medical history in the EMR, and assist providers with daily needs.

The role emphasizes patient satisfaction, timely care, and clear patient education. Strong interpersonal skills, medical terminology knowledge, and basic computer skills are essential, with BLS within 90 days and influenza vaccination required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program OR MA Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA) OR minimum of 5 years' experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Achieves and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Critical thinking and good judgement.
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of high quality, safe clinical care as a member of a high performing clinical team.
• Enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency through a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Work with Healthcare Providers on their daily needs and schedules.
• Take patient vital signs.
• Document medical history in the EMR system.
• Provide patients and families with medical information.
• Help assure patient care is delivered in a timely manner.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program or MA Certification or 5 years MA experience

Tools

EMR system

Job description

• Assist in the delivery of high quality, safe clinical care as a member of a high performing clinical team
• Enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency through a collaborative approach to patient care
• Work with Healthcare Providers on their daily needs and schedules
• Take patient vital signs
• Document medical history in the EMR system
• Provide patients and families with medical information
• Help assure patient care is delivered in a timely manner

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program OR obtained a Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA) OR minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Medical Assistant
• Achieves and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Basic computer skills
• Critical thinking and good judgement
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in delivering high-quality clinical care, including taking patient vital signs, documenting medical history in EMR systems, and providing medical information to patients and families. Maintains strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities to enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EMR Documentation
• Patient Vital Signs
• Medical Terminology Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• EMR Documentation
• Taking Patient Vital Signs
• Medical Terminology Knowledge
• Basic Computer Skills
• Problem-Solving Abilities

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Good Judgement

Certifications & Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

• Clinical Care
• Patient Satisfaction
• Healthcare Providers
• Multitasking
• Influenza Vaccination