Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Vital Signs

Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow and clinical care. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, vaccines, chart prep, and coordinating referrals within a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Ideal candidates graduate from a 2-year MA program (or have equivalent training) and hold a Medical Assistant Certificate. High school diploma required. Evening/weekend availability may be needed.

Qualifications

• Two-year Medical Assistant program preferred; HS diploma required.
• Ability to measure and document vitals, take temperatures, draw blood, weight, height.
• Obtain basic medical history including chief complaint, medications, social history, family history.
• Prepare patients for examinations with necessary supplies.
• Maintains clinical competency and continuing education.
• Knowledge and use of medical terminology.
• Review, process, and route clinical documentation.
• Establishes rapport with patients and provides education.
• Works with other healthcare professionals for outcome-oriented care.
• Demonstrates problem solving in fast-paced environments.
• Maintain safe environment following standards and procedures.
• Demonstrates continuity of care functions.
• Cross-trains to support front-desk staff when needed.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and take vitals; assist with procedures and triage calls.
• Prepare exam rooms between patient contacts.
• Obtain prior authorizations for visits, prescriptions, and procedures.
• Assist in inbound/outbound referral processes.
• Prepare medical charts and import meds from pharmacy; prep vaccines.
• Administer vaccines and schedule patient appointments as needed.
• Communicate professionally with patients and healthcare team; follow phone standards.
• Evaluate patient phone calls and triage appropriately.
• Assist in inbox management and refills per policy.
• Monitor EMR and office workflows; adapt to busy environment.
• Support supply management and clinic needs.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills andTeam

Patient interaction for safe care

Patient experience improvement

Vitals measurement and documentation

Medical history gathering

Prep for examinations

Clinical competency development

Medical terminology knowledge

Clinical documentation processing

Patient rapport and education

Collaborative care with health pros

Problem solving in fast-paced settings

Safety standards adherence

Continuity of care maintenance

Front-desk cross-training ability

Education

Two-year accredited Medical Assistant program preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient flow and clinical care. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, vaccines, chart prep, and coordinating referrals within a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Ideal candidates graduate from a 2-year MA program (or have equivalent training) and hold a Medical Assistant Certificate. High school diploma required. Evening/weekend availability may be needed.