Outpatient Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin

tuftsmedicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine seeks a patient-focused clinical support professional to optimize outpatient flow and assist with procedures in a busy clinic. You will prepare rooms, take vitals, and help educate patients on specimen collection, while supporting clerical tasks and EMR documentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and patient safety in a fast-paced ambulatory setting, under supervision, with opportunities to grow in clinical operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Clinical Program OR Six (6) months of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Basic Life Support Certification OR Obtain within three (3) months.

Responsibilities

• Controls and monitors patient flow to maximize efficient use of providers and exam rooms.
• Prepares medical records for patient visits and verifies data with patients.
• Exercises a high degree of customer service in all patient interactions.
• Provides a safe, comfortable, and clean environment for patients and families.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms and prepares for provider visits.
• Performs and records vital signs and reviews medication lists.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical support

Medical office

Education

High School Diploma

Clinical program training

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Tufts Medicine seeks a patient-focused clinical support professional to optimize outpatient flow and assist with procedures in a busy clinic. You will prepare rooms, take vitals, and help educate patients on specimen collection, while supporting clerical tasks and EMR documentation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and patient safety in a fast-paced ambulatory setting, under supervision, with opportunities to grow in clinical operations.