Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy & Patient Care (FT)

Charles River Medical Associates; West Natick (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Benefits

Job summary

Charles River Medical Associates in Natick, MA, is hiring a Medical Assistant to support a busy internal medicine practice. The role emphasizes patient flow, vitals, EMR updates, and protocol-based testing.

Phlebotomy experience is preferred, and flexibility with a fast-paced environment is essential. The position is full-time (40 hours/week), Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with a strong focus on teamwork, accuracy, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Flexible team player willing to assist across multiple functions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary duty is “patient flow”. Tasks include bringing patients from the waiting room to the exam room, taking vitals, updating patient history, updating the EMR, and performing protocol-based tests such as depression screening.
• Some offices have medical assistants perform check-out functions, such as scheduling next appointment, processing prescriptions, processing referrals, and proofing physician billing sheets. Manage messaging for the physician; ensure messages are followed up and resolved.
• Coordinates pre-visit preparations including addressing special needs of patients and ensuring labs and tests are scheduled and completed prior to office visit.
• Prepares treatment rooms with appropriate instruments and materials for examination of patients.
• Perform routine office tests and procedures, such as urinalysis, EKG, phlebotomy, spirometry, and injections.
• Assists physicians and nurses with minor diagnostic procedures and by handing instruments to doctor as directed.
• Cleans and restocks exam room; completes inventories and orders medical supplies.
• Fill in for medical secretaries at the front desk when needed.
• Performs all other duties to ensure efficient overall performance of the practice.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Self-starter

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Charles River Medical Associates in Natick, MA, is hiring a Medical Assistant to support a busy internal medicine practice. The role emphasizes patient flow, vitals, EMR updates, and protocol-based testing.

Phlebotomy experience is preferred, and flexibility with a fast-paced environment is essential. The position is full-time (40 hours/week), Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with a strong focus on teamwork, accuracy, and patient-centered care.