MEDICAL ASSISTANT- PRIMARY CARE (WALTHAM)

Charles River Community Health; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Travel Reimbursement

Job summary

Charles River Community Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support the Medical Department with clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include taking medical histories, vital signs, managing patient flow, instrument prep, and assisting providers during exams and procedures.

The role requires 1–2 years of MA experience (or recent graduates), a high school diploma, BLS/CPR, and MA certification within 2 months if not already certified.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Medical Assistant experience preferred; recent graduates will be considered.
• Bilingual with English/Spanish or English/Portuguese preferred.
• Must maintain current Medical Assistant certification. MA certification such as CCMA or CRMA within 2 months if not certified at hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit flow and monitor waiting area.
• Record patient history and vital signs for adults and children.
• Perform EKGs and point-of-care tests including INR, A1C, HCG, Hb, Lipids, HIV.
• Prepare specimens and transport to outside lab; provide lab coverage.
• Assist Providers during examinations and procedures as needed.
• Maintain patient education and referral information; ensure forms are completed.

Skills

MA experience

Bilingual EN/ES/PT

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS/CPR certification

MA certification within 2 months

Job description

Description

CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Non-Exempt, Permanent, Full Time (part time may be considered on a case-by-case basis)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Medical Assistant Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

CLINICAL SUPERVISORS: Lead Medical Assistant, Nurse Manager, Director of Nursing primarily, with Family Physicians, and Family Nurse Practitioners providing additional floor supervision regarding individual patient care.

PAY RANGE: Band B ($21.00 - $27.00/hour)

- Earn up to an additional $1,000 annually in retention and performance bonuses! -

YOUR ROLE & IMPACT

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team! The Medical Assistant will perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to keep the Medical Department running smoothly. The duties of the Medical Assistant include but are not limited to taking medical histories, taking vital signs, managing patient flow, faxing, prescription requests, inventory and stocking, preparing instruments for use as well as any other duty assigned by supervisors.

The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate unit flow and monitor waiting area.
• Escort patients to examination room, take and record patient history and vital signs such as height, weight, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, etc. for adults and children.
• Perform and mount electrocardiograms (EKGs), and 3 DERM.
• Obtain urine and blood samples and run point of care testing such as INR, A1C, HCG, Hb, Glucose, IH Lipids, Rapid HIV etc. Prepare specimens for transport to outside lab. Provide lab coverage for all clinical patients including MAH Prenatal.
• Perform vision and hearings tests. Record information in charts as required.
• Ensure that all required forms and or screenings such as PEDS, PHQ, MCHAT, Food Insecurity, C3 RAF forms, PVPs, GADS, SBIRTS, Tobacco Cessation, Fall Risk Assessments, School and Camp Forms, Procedure Consents, and Release of Medical Records are distributed, completed, and entered correctly.
• Assist Provider during examinations and in minor procedures when necessary as well as in their school sessions.
• During an acute medical emergency, act as liaison with other Health Center personnel, ambulance service and hospital. Must exhibit professionalism under stress. Assist providers with treatment during emergency.
• Prepare, administer, and document vaccines for immunizations as directed by a physician or other licensed provider.
• Complete CRCH vaccine administration training (Vaccine for Children SOP, which includes storage and handling, VIS, order verification, scheduling, vaccine preparation, administration, documentation, and reporting).
• Willingness to support training needs for students and internships as requested.
• Provide emotional support to patients during routine and emergency visits to Center.
• Provide follow-up communication by phone or mail with patients.
• Handle phone calls and book appointments as appropriate. Cover check out when needed.
• Wash, wrap, and prepare all instruments for sterilization. Assist with daily cleaning of rooms, stocking and maintenance of all inventory and supplies.
• Provide skilled interpreting services within the department, and if available, to other parts of the Health Center.
• Work within his/her assigned team, to ensure that daily tasks are being done and assistance is being provided to the team such as inventory, scrubbing scheduled, and covering sessions.
• Assist with the organization of ongoing in-service education within the Health Center and with outside agencies.
• Participate in community outreach activities.
• Maintain current patient education and referral information system in consultation with the staff.
• Participate in training and orienting of new staff.
• Work collaboratively with other Health Center staff in meeting JCAHO accreditation and other regulatory and/or funding requirements.
• Attend and participate in team lead meetings, monthly staff meetings, and other activities that the Health Center promotes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Assistant Manager or designee.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS

• 1–2 years of Medical Assistant experience preferred; recent graduates of accredited MA programs will be considered.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS or CPR Certificate required.
• Must maintain current Medical Assistant certification. Medical Assistants who are not certified at the time of hire must obtain MA certification such as CCMA or CRMA within 2 months of their start date.
• Medical Staff at CRCH are credentialed in accordance with regulation 243, CMR 3.05 of the Massachusetts Board of Register for Medicine.
• Demonstrated expertise as a Medical Assistant with over 1 year of experience providing high-quality patient care in fast paced healthcare environment preferred.
• Clinic is open 8:30am-7:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; 8:30am-5:00pm on Fridays; and 8:30am-1:00pm on Saturdays. Required to work from 8:15am-5:00pm, as well as Evenings and Saturdays as needed in both locations.
• Part Time staff must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours/week
• Bilingual with strong written and oral communication skill in English/Spanish or English/Portuguese preferred.
• Must be able to adapt to the schedule and working style of assigned provider(s).
• Must be mature, responsible, and team oriented.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to support training needs for students and internships as requested.
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility to function in a changing environment.
• Must have a willingness to work flexible hours to meet the organization's needs/demands.
• Must be able to travel to either Charles River Community Health site (Brighton and Waltham) as needed.
• Must have excellent communication skills, particularly with people from diverse cultures, with the ability to understand the community, population, and patients we serve.
• Must believe in the work we do at CRCH, with a strong passion to serve underserved populations in diverse settings.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Charles River Community Health’s mission is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering the comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare that matters most to them. CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, and 90% of those served are low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.

We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, at the right place and at the right time, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.

We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients. We also advocate for the needs of our patients, the community, and public health causes.

OUR PROMISE

If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization, you will find your career as a Medical Assistant rewarding and impactful! You will also find a partner in your career path goals and trajectory!

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Short, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tickets at Work
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Travel Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!

Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, CRCH will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality patient care and services. CRCH is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, CRCH prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.