Medical Assistant - Spaulding

Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod seeks a full-time Clinical Assistant to support healthcare teams in delivering quality patient services. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, managing patient flow, and facilitating communication with healthcare providers.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and a keen attention to detail, ensuring a supportive environment for patients. Experience in medical settings is preferred. Join us in providing compassionate care and support to our patients.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for patient interaction.
• Ability to take vital signs and collect medical specimens.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and maintain cleanliness.
• Perform general office duties and assist patients with inquiries.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize tasks

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

This role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow. This role involves direct interaction with patients to ensure their comfort and address concerns, as well as collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers.
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms. Acts as a liaison with other departments and advocates for patients with a positive customer service approach.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean and supplies stocked.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant - preferred

Experience

Direct MA experience or medical field work 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
• Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure, as well as collect blood samples and other specimens.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Full-time, 40-hour schedule.

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.