Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Cambridge Health Alliance; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant in Urgent Care, delivering patient support in a dynamic environment. An ideal candidate will be passionate about healthcare and possess strong qualifications, including experience and medical certifications. This role emphasizes collaborative care delivery and supports essential patient services in a community-focused practice.

Qualifications

• One year of previous experience as a medical assistant or equivalent experience.
• Currently enrolled in a nursing program and completed two cycles of clinical rotation preferred.
• Medical Assisting Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in an urgent care setting.
• Prepare patients for visits, perform hearing and vision tests.
• Assist providers as needed during patient care.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Knowledge of a second language

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program

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Requisition Number: 9564

Location: CHA Somerville Campus

Work Days: Variable Shifts

Category: Medical Assistant

Department: Urgent Care Somerville

Job Type: PT20Plus HPW

Work Shift: Day / Evening

Hours/Week: 24.00

Union Name: SH Laborers 381

Medical Assistants are essential members of the care team. They provide clinical support to both patients and providers to ensure that the patient's health care needs are addressed, while also contributing to the smooth operation of the clinic by facilitating patient flow. This position will provide support in an urgent care setting, allowing for effective patient care. Under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse, patient care responsibilities will include but are not limited to: preparing patients for well and sick visits according to protocol, performing hearing and vision tests, specimen collection and transporting as needed, height, weight, vitals and other point of care testing per protocol as well as assisting providers as needed.

Job Experience/Requirements

Education/Training: High School Diploma; graduate from an accredited medical assistant program or completion of an approved certified medical assistant training program preferred. Phlebotomy skills preferred.

Certifications: Medical Assisting Certificate preferred, American Heart Association/American Red Cross BLS Provider Certification required

Linguistic Capabilities: Knowledge of a second language preferred

Work Experience: One year of previous experience as a medical assistant, or currently enrolled in a nursing program and have completed two cycles of clinical rotation, or equivalent experience as determined by the CNO or designee.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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