Orthopedic Medical Assistant: Clinic Flow & Patient Care

Cambridge Health Alliance; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is seeking a Medical Assistant per diem for the One Cabot Orthopedics clinic. Responsibilities include rooming patients, assisting with histories, vital signs, and EHR documentation, and coordinating screening tests and follow-up visits. Strong English communication required; a second language is a plus.

Regulatory compliance and patient-centered care are emphasized. Education must include a MA program completion or equivalent experience, with BLS/CPR

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
• Completion of an approved certified nursing assistant training program or one year of previous experience as a medical assistant in lieu of program completion required.

Responsibilities

• Actively and efficiently manage the flow of patients through the clinic.
• Room patients and assist providers with medical histories.
• Document in the electronic health record and check routine vital signs.
• Assist with clinical procedures and booking screening tests and follow-up appointments.
• Participate in population management communications to patients.

Skills

English proficiency

Second language preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate from accredited medical assistant program

CNA training program or equivalent

1 year MA experience in lieu of program

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is seeking a Medical Assistant per diem for the One Cabot Orthopedics clinic. Responsibilities include rooming patients, assisting with histories, vital signs, and EHR documentation, and coordinating screening tests and follow-up visits. Strong English communication required; a second language is a plus.

Regulatory compliance and patient-centered care are emphasized. Education must include a MA program completion or equivalent experience, with BLS/CPR