On-Call Orthopedics Medical Assistant (Per Diem)

Cambridge Health Alliance; Wellington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking a Medical Assistant for per diem on-call coverage at CHA One Cabot Care Center. The clinic hours are 7am–5pm with 8-hour shifts and variable scheduling. This role supports orthopaedics clinics across CHA’s Boston-area locations.

The M.A. will manage patient flow, room patients, assist with histories, document in the EHR, take vital signs, aid procedures, and book screenings and follow-ups; outreach through MyCHArt is expected.

Qualifications

• English fluency required; second language is a plus.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Actively and efficiently manage the flow of patients through the clinic.
• Room patients, obtain medical histories, and document in the EHR.
• Check vital signs and perform point-of-care testing.
• Assist providers with clinical procedures and schedule screening tests.
• Coordinate outreach follow-ups and contact patients by phone.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited medical assistant program or 1 year MA experience in lieu of program

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking a Medical Assistant for per diem on-call coverage at CHA One Cabot Care Center. The clinic hours are 7am–5pm with 8-hour shifts and variable scheduling. This role supports orthopaedics clinics across CHA’s Boston-area locations.

The M.A. will manage patient flow, room patients, assist with histories, document in the EHR, take vital signs, aid procedures, and book screenings and follow-ups; outreach through MyCHArt is expected.