Medical Assistant (Lowell)

The Vascular Care Group; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vascular Care Group is an outpatient vascular practice seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support in our Lowell office. You will collaborate with clinical leadership to deliver quality care to vascular patients and support daily clinic operations.

You will assist with patient care, prepare exam rooms, document vital signs, and help maintain patient records while ensuring HIPAA compliance and a smooth patient flow throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Assistant Program and certification as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS certification required.
• Proficiency in administrative tasks.
• 1+ year experience in a medical setting, ideally surgical.
• Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed.
• Basic understanding of clinical tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care, including setting up rooms and assisting during visits.
• Maintain sterile environment and document vital signs and provider notes.
• Maintain and organize patient records and medical information.
• Schedule patient appointments and communicate future appointments.
• Answer calls and provide 24-hour callbacks; manage office communications.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and dispose of medical waste as required.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians and clinical staff as needed.

Skills

Proficiency in administrative tasks

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

About Us

The Vascular Care Group is a rapidly expanding innovative outpatient practice offering life-changing care for vascular patients. With Board Certified physicians, world class facility, and strategic partnerships with local hospitals and networks, we offer a new, convenient model to treat vascular disease.

Overview

This role is generally responsible for providing clinical support in an outpatient vascular medical office. The Medical Assistant will collaborate with clinical leadership to provide the best care to vascular patients.

This role will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and to clinical leadership for clinical matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist as needed with patient care, including:
  • Provide compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits
  • Set-up room for patient procedures and ensure sterile environment
  • Follow accreditation guidelines and document as needed
  • Records patients' vital signs and maintains provider's notes
  • Ensure patient medical records are comprehensive and complete
  • Assist provider during office visits and procedures
• Assists as needed with daily operations of the clinic and office‑based lab, including:
  • Assisting with scheduling patient appointments and maintaining communication to confirm future appointments
  • Maintaining patient medical information, including medical history and health insurance
  • Maintains orders and stocks supplies
  • Managing office telephone, including answering calls and provide 24-hour call backs to patients as needed
  • Cleaning and sterilization of equipment
  • Proper disposal of medical waste in accordance with facility guidelines
• Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians and other clinical staff as needed
• Provide coverage until practice is closed for the day or last patient has left if after closing hours
• Maintains HIPAA guidelines
• Complete ad hoc projects as requested

Requirements

• Completion of Medical Assistant Program and certification as a Medical Assistant
• BLS certification
• Proficiency in administrative tasks
• 1+ year experience in a medical setting, ideally surgical
• Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed
• Basic understanding of clinical tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail

Compensation

$25/hour - $31/hour. Negotiable based on skills and experience.

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