Medical Assistant – Part-Time

Jobtailor; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Assistant in Arlington, MA to deliver direct patient care within a collaborative team. You will assist during visits, manage vitals, phlebotomy, immunizations when qualified, and coordinate with providers to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role emphasizes patient safety, PHI protection, and effective communication; vaccination against influenza is required, with OSHA compliance guiding daily duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 6 months clinical classroom.
• Preferred: 0–1 years related work experience or customer service experience.
• Preferred: EMT basic license, Phlebotomy certificate, or other healthcare training.
• Must be able to work with diverse patients and teams.
• Medical assisting duties under supervision.
• Must graduate from an accredited MA program to administer immunizations.
• Must follow OSHA, patient safety, and PHI rules.
• Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, direct patient care in a team-based model.
• Develop empathetic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Assist patients during visits, facilitate timely flow, update medication and allergy lists, and review screening questions.
• Communicate patient information and hand off to providers.
• Obtain vital signs, height, weight; perform EKGs, point-of-care testing, and phlebotomy; assist with immunizations when qualified.
• Conduct population health outreach and health coaching.
• Monitor, order, and maintain medical equipment and supplies.
• Use the EHR to queue prescriptions, enter medications, and document visit tasks for billing.
• Schedule diagnostic and lab tests; verify insurance, prior authorizations, referrals, and pre-certifications.
• Identify OSHA issues, promote patient safety, report adverse events and protect PHI.
• Report to the Practice Manager

Skills

Direct Patient Care

Vital Sign Assessment

Phlebotomy

Immunization Administration

Point-of-Care Testing

Medication Management

EHR Documentation

Health Coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT Basic License

Phlebotomy Certificate

Tools

EHR System

Job description

• Provide high-quality, direct patient care in a team-based model
• Develop empathetic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
• Assist patients throughout visits, facilitate timely flow, update medication and allergy lists, and review screening questions
• Communicate patient information and hand off to providers
• Obtain vital signs, height, and weight; perform EKGs, point-of-care testing, and phlebotomy; administer immunizations when qualified; assist with routine procedures
• Conduct population health outreach and basic health coaching
• Monitor, order, and maintain medical equipment and supplies
• Use the EHR to queue prescription renewals, enter medications and clinician-directed orders, and document visit tasks for billing
• Schedule diagnostic and lab tests; verify insurance, prior authorizations, referrals, and pre-certifications
• Identify OSHA compliance issues, promote patient safety, report adverse events and near misses, and protect PHI
• Report to the Practice Manager

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 6 months clinical classroom
• Preferred: 0–1 years related work experience or customer service related experience in any field
• Preferred: Graduate from BILH Primary Care Clinical Assistant Training program, EMT Basic License, Phlebotomy Certificate, or other healthcare training
• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and respect the beliefs of all patients and team members
• Must perform medical assisting duties under proper supervision
• Medical Assistant must have graduated from an accredited MA program to administer immunizations
• Must adhere to OSHA compliance, patient safety, and PHI requirements
• Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in direct patient care, including vital sign assessment, EKGs, phlebotomy, and immunization administration. Strong adherence to OSHA compliance, patient safety protocols, and effective communication within a team-based healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Direct Patient Care
• Vital Sign Assessment
• Phlebotomy Certificate
• OSHA Compliance
• EHR Documentation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vital Signs
• EKGs
• Phlebotomy
• Immunization Administration
• Point-of-Care Testing
• Medication Management
• Health Coaching
• Medical Equipment Maintenance
• Diagnostic Scheduling
• Insurance Verification

Soft Skills

• Empathy
• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Cultural Competence
• Patient Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED
• EMT Basic License
• Phlebotomy Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Patient Safety
• PHI Protection
• Clinical Assistant Training
• Healthcare Compliance
• Population Health Outreach

Tools & Technologies

• EHR System