Medical Assistant II

NeighborHealth Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan

Educational Assistance

Flexible Spending & Transportation

Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Per

Malpractice Coverage

Free Parking

Job summary

NeighborHealth in Boston's South End Washington Primary Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care, manage patient flow, and assist providers across ages from newborns to seniors. The role emphasizes preparing clinics, ensuring test results and instruments are ready, maintaining supplies, and communicating with the care team throughout sessions.

This on-site position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, and requires a Certified Medical Assistant program, HS Diploma, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist and direct care of patients in a practice; support efficient patient flow.
• Prepare for assigned clinics and ensure test results and instruments are available per protocol.
• Be available to assist assigned providers and communicate throughout sessions.
• Perform non-skilled nursing tasks and manage supplies/equipment.
• Obtain vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKGs, and basic labs as requested.
• Sterilize instruments and operate autoclave per procedure.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Customer Service experience

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Certified Medical Assistant program

Tools

Computer literacy

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: South End Washington Primary Care

All Locations: 1601 Washington Street

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.
• Two years of Medical Assisting experience required.
• One year of Customer Service experience.
• Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) required.

Hourly Rate

Starting at $24.15, and up to $36.50 based on years of relevant experience.

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.

We hope you consider joining our team!

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Privileges at Boston Medical Center for Providers
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts
• Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time
• A Generous Staff Development Benefit
• Excellent Malpractice Coverage
• A Designated Medical Staff Office for Physician Support
• Free Parking And Much More…