Medical Assistant - MAT

Wiels; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B

Disability insurance (Mass. PFML)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

CEU opportunities

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

SSTAR is hiring a compassionate Medical Assistant for our fast-paced team in Fall River, Massachusetts. If you are a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, SSTAR will pay for your RMA exam and help you certify within 90 days.

The role includes supporting patient flow, assisting clinicians, and managing EMR tasks. A $1,000 signing bonus is offered along with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• RMA certification or ability to pass the exam within 90 days of hire (SSTAR covers the fee).
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient flow: measure vitals, review medications, prepare patients.
• Assist physicians during exams as needed.
• Triage incoming calls and schedule/cancel appointments in the EMR.

Skills

Multitask

Clear communication

Cultural competency

Bilingual

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

RMA certified or willing to pass within 90 days

Current CPR certification

Job description

Salary:HOURLY WAGE RANGE: $19-21 Signing Bonus: $1,000.00

About Us

We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders.We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing thecommunity, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level ofhealthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental,physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch.SSTARis a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords ouremployees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs.

The Medical Assistant: SSTAR is hiring acompassionate Medical Assistant for our fast-paced team. If you area graduate of an accredited school but do not have your RMA yet,SSTAR will pay for your exam and give you 90 daysto get certified!

• 403B
• Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
• Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities to earn CEU's
• Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life,Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the maintenance of patient flow; includingweight/height, vital signs, medication review, chief complaint andpatient preparation as needed.
• Assist physicians with exams as required.
• Fill in as back up Health Unit Coordinator during their absence.
• Update clinical care guidelines into HER system.
• Triage incoming telephone calls.
• Schedule and cancel appointments in EMR system.
• Maintains adequate stocking of exam rooms on a weekly basis.
• Completion of daily DRVS reports.
• Disposes of biohazard waste in exam rooms daily.
• Knowledge of the use of autoclave for sterilization of equipmentand supplies.
• Must work an evening shift (6:30/7:00) once per week and/orcoverage during vacation or callouts.
• Travel between three health centers located in Fall River, as needed.
• Use of linguistic capacity required as part of the position when appropriate.
• Completion of medication reconciliation, vaccine reconciliation,and depression screening on all patients.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Skills:

Education & Experience

Requirements

• Accredited school certification for Medical Assistant.
• RMA certified, OR able to pass the exam within90 days of hire (SSTAR covers the fee).
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and communicate clearlyin a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and compassionate with clients.
• Ability to work well with other professionals and maintainproper boundaries.
• Commitment to cultural competency and sensitivity to diversity.

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese).