Medical Assistant II

NeighborHealth; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NeighborHealth is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers, manage patient flow, and handle non-skilled nursing tasks. You will prepare for clinics, ensure test results and instruments are ready, and assist with a range of patient ages from infants to seniors.

The role requires MA certification, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills. Experience in customer service and computer literacy are valued.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED and a graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program.
• One year of Medical Assisting experience strongly preferred.
• One year of Customer Service experience.
• Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Vital signs.
• Pulse oximetry.
• Use of O2 equipment.
• Obtaining EKG’s.
• Laboratory studies such as glucometer, urine dip stick urinalysis and others as requested.
• Cleans and wraps instruments for sterilization.
• Follows procedure for operation of autoclave and properly documents each load.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Computer literacy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Certified Medical Assistant program

Tools

Glucometer

Urine dipstick

EKG

Autoclave

O2 equipment

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!

As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Whether you’re a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Time Type

Full time

Department

Adult Medicine

All Locations

10 Gove Street – Taylor Building

Position Summary

Working in close partnership with a provider(s), the medical assistant assists and directs care of patients in a practice. Their primary function is to manage efficient patient flow and to be available to assist providers as needed. The Medical Assistant is responsible for various non-skilled nursing tasks, for the maintenance and control of non-pharmaceutical supplies and equipment, and for assigned support activities. The Medical Assistant assumes a range of patient care responsibilities dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of assigned patients ages 0 months to greater than 100 years. Prepares for assigned clinics and ensures all test results and instruments are available per department protocol. Be available to assist with their assigned providers. Communicates with them throughout the session.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Vital signs.

• Pulse oximetry.

• Use of 02 equipment.

• Obtaining EKG’s.

• Laboratory studies such as glucometer, urine dip stick urinalysis and others as requested.

• Cleans and wraps instruments for sterilization.

• Follows procedure for operation of autoclave and properly documents each load.

Qualifications and requirements

• HS Diploma/GED and a graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program.

• One year of Medical Assisting experience strongly preferred.

• One year of Customer Service experience.

• Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.

• Computer literacy.

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)

Compensation: starting at $24.15/hr up to $36.50/hr based on relevant experience

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, includes evening/weekend/holiday rotation

EEO & Accommodation Statement

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmativeaction employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

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