Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinical Procedures

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the practice by maintaining patient flow and performing clinical duties under MD/NP/PA supervision. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, vaccines, phlebotomy as needed, and assisting with procedures.

The role emphasizes excellent patient service, strong communication, and teamwork. Education: high school diploma preferred; medical assistant program preferred; BLS required; CMA preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Medical Assistant training preferred.
• Clinical setting experience preferred.
• BLS required; CMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to exam rooms.
• Assist with procedures under supervision.
• Take vital signs and document accordingly.
• Coordinate front desk and administrative tasks.
• Determine reason for visit and triage appropriately.
• Assist with test results and follow-up communications.
• Maintain instruments and sterilization per guidelines.
• Maintain patient room readiness and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Meditech

Lotus Notes

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Job description

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the practice by maintaining patient flow and performing clinical duties under MD/NP/PA supervision. Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vital signs, vaccines, phlebotomy as needed, and assisting with procedures.

The role emphasizes excellent patient service, strong communication, and teamwork. Education: high school diploma preferred; medical assistant program preferred; BLS required; CMA preferred.