Medical Assistant II

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

Job summary

NeighborHealth in Boston, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in Adult Medicine. The role emphasizes efficient patient flow, assisting providers, and handling basic non-skilled nursing tasks.

This full-time position offers a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule with rotation for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply; CMA program completion is required.

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

• Assist and direct care of patients in a practice under supervision.
• Manage efficient patient flow and be available to assist providers.
• Prepare for assigned clinics and ensure test results and instruments are ready.
• Communicate with providers throughout the session.
• Maintain non-pharmaceutical supplies and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Education

HS Diploma/GED and CMA program

Tools

EHR systems

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/affirmative action 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

E-Verify Program Participation Statement:

NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.