Medical Assistant - MAT Program

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for the MAT Program in Worcester, where responsibilities include providing patient care and supporting a team-focused environment. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive workplace that fosters professional growth, suitable for candidates passionate about healthcare.

Benefits

Medical insurance from day one

80% of medical premiums covered

Generous time off packages

Dental and Vision insurance

403b Retirement Plan with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant program is required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Experience or interest in working with MAT patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform office visit planning and pre-visit huddles.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Room patients and obtain vital signs.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about healthcare in your community? Do you enjoy helping people?

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

We are currently hiring a Medical Assistant - MAT Program based in Worcester. This position will provide care consistent with the Medical Assistant I role and policies of Kennedy Community Health. Using a team-based approach to care, the Medical Assistant works with team members with a specific focus on Medication Assistant Treatment (MAT) patients.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the cultures of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.

Salary Range: $20.00-24.00/Hour

Essential Functions:

• Performs Office Visit Planning/reviews EHR prior to the start of the session and is part of a pre-visit huddle with team members.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and visitors. Ensures exam rooms are kept clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Rooms patients and obtains necessary vital signs during clinics or as needed.
• Post appointment check out and scheduling.
• Performs point-of-care testing, clinical procedures, and assessments according to Health Center policies and procedures.
• Prepares patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Assists with filling out, faxing and tracking Prior Authorizations.
• Answer patient phone calls through MAT queue line.
• Assists providers and nurses in the collection, processing, and tracking of forms.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant certification program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in working with MAT patients.
• Our health center requires all employees to have the most recent COVID-19 booster and the yearly flu vaccine.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on related experience
• Medical insurance starts on the first day of employment.
  • Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
  • Includes coverage for all individuals and most family types.
• Generous time off packages
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program