Medical Assistant II

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

Job summary

NeighborHealth, serving the greater Boston area, is seeking a Medical Assistant for busy Specialties and Winthrop Family Medicine. The role supports the clinical care team by preparing patients and environments for visits, performing vital measurements, EKGs, and basic lab tasks, and assisting clinicians as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a CMA program credential, HS Diploma, and have strong communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program.
• One year Medical Assisting experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and document patient data.
• Monitor pulse oximetry and oxygen equipment as needed.
• Perform EKGs and basic lab studies (glucometer, urine dipstick).
• Prepare patient and environment for visits and procedures.
• Maintain non-pharmaceutical supplies and autoclave instruments.
• Supervise by licensed nursing personnel and support clinical staff.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Certified Medical Assistant program

Tools

Autoclave

EKG

Glucometer

Urine dip stick

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!Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account!Current Employees of NeighborHealth - Please use our internal careers portal to apply for positions.To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit our Careers Page .Time Type:Full timeDepartment:Winthrop Primary CareAll Locations:17 Main Street – WCHCPosition Summary:Seeking a Medical Assistant for busy Specialties and Winthrop Family Medicine Department. Medical Assistants are important members of the clinical care team. They work in close partnership with clinical staff. Their primary function is to manage efficient patient flow and to be available to assist clinical staff as needed.Medical Assistants are responsible for department-specific tasks in accordance with their training. Where appropriate they are responsible for preparing the patient and environment for the visit and/or procedure. Medical Assistants are responsible for maintaining non-pharmaceutical supplies and equipment. The Medical Assistant assumes a range of patient care responsibilities dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of department-specific patient age groups. Medical Assistants are supervised by licensed nursing personnel. Excellence in practice .Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, may include evening rotation.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.New Grad Medical Assistants welcomedOne year of Medical Assisting experience preferred.One year of Customer Service experience.Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.Computer literacy.Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.Salary: starting at $24.15/hr up to $36.50/hr based on experienceEEO & 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 requestFederal Trade Commission Statement:According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps.” Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.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.