Medical Assistant (Worcester)

The Vascular Care Group; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in vascular care is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide essential administrative and clinical support in a busy medical office. This role is pivotal in ensuring patient care is delivered with compassion and efficiency, including preparing patients for examinations, assisting during procedures, and managing office operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical settings, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality. Join a dynamic team that values organization and attention to detail, where your contributions will directly impact patient experiences and outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a medical setting, ideally surgical.
• Completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, prepare them for examination, and take vitals.
• Assist provider during office visits and procedures, including specimen collection.
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and assist with scheduling.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Patient Care Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistance Certification

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

This role is generally responsible for providing administrative and clinical support in a vascular medical office. This role will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and to clinical leadership for clinical matters. This role would be 32 hours/week with days of Tuesday through Friday.

This role would be required to travel to other sites in the central mass area as needed.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history
• Provide compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits
• Assist provider during office visits and procedures
• Set-up sterile field, assist with procedures, and perform routine specimen collection and tests
• Stock supplies and sterilize equipment
• Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments
• Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams
• Answering office telephone, including assisting with scheduling patients, and providing 24-hour call backs to patients as needed
• Provide coverage until practice is closed for the day or last patient has left if after closing hours
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies
• Complete additional projects as requested

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred
• 1+ year experience in a medical setting, ideally surgical
• BLS Certification
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and team members in a courteous and friendly manner at all times
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times