Medical Assistant-Reproductive Health

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is seeking a passionate Reproductive Health Medical Assistant to join their Women's Health team in Worcester. This role involves coordinating care, ensuring safety and quality in the OB/GYN clinic, and providing essential education to patients on family planning and sexual health. An inclusive and supportive environment awaits candidates who are dedicated to helping others achieve healthier lives.

Benefits

Medical insurance starts on the first day of employment

Generous time off packages

403b Retirement Plan with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, completion of a Medical Assistant certification program.
• 1-2 years’ experience in Women’s Health.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assure quality for the OB/GYN specialty clinic.
• Assist with patient education in family planning and STI prevention.
• Maintain clean and safe environment for patients.

Skills

Bilingual

Knowledge of regulations

Patient coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification

CPR certification

Job description

Salary for this position: $20-24.00/Hour

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about healthcare in your community? Do you enjoy helping people?

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.

We are currently hiring a Reproductive Health Medical Assistant based in Worcester. Using a team-based approach to care, the Medical Assistant works with Women’s health team members to provide high quality, safe, evidence-based care to the specific population. Responsible for the coordination and quality assurance for the OB/GYN specialty clinic at the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center and to provide health education services to patients including family planning, counseling, and education, pregnancy testing, options counseling and education on sexually transmitted infections.

As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the cultures of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment

Essential Functions:

• Performs Office Visit Planning/reviews EHR prior to the start of the session and is part of a pre-visit huddle with WH team members
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and visitors. Ensures exam rooms are kept clean, organized, and fully stocked. Maintain an inventory of contraceptive supplies and distribute as appropriate.
• Performs point-of-care testing, clinical procedures, and assessments according to Health Center policies and procedures.
• Prepares patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments including assisting in Colposcopy clinic and to perform all duties related to the smooth functioning of
  colposcopy services at the health center including scheduling issues, equipment and instrument maintenance and assisting in the development of procedures.
• To assist the OB/GYN specialty clinic at the health center tracking all referral to outside GYN and making sure that patients keep their appointment.
• Assist WH Coordinator with tracking high risk perinatal patients who have transferred because of high-risk conditions. Assist with tracking all the OB ultrasounds that have been ordered and scheduling follow up on normal reports.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent, completion of a Medical Assistant certification program
• CPR certification
• 1-2 years’ specialty care experience in Women’s Health.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and community resources
• Bilingual preferred
• Our health center requires all employees to have the most recent COVID-19 booster and the yearly flu vaccine.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on related experience
• Medical insurance starts on the first day of employment.
  • Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
  • Includes coverage for all individuals and most family types.
• Generous time off packages
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program