Patient Care Specialist & Medical Assistant (32-Hour Weeks)

Heywood Healthcare Inc.; Gardner (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Heywood Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support patient care and clerical operations in a physician practice. Under supervision, you will schedule tests, record vitals, room patients, and assist providers with in-office testing and venipuncture.

You will also perform clerical duties, manage patient education and coordination, and help maintain a smooth patient flow. The role requires strong communication, EMR proficiency, and the ability to work flexible shifts,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or must obtain within six months of employment
• Completion of accredited MOA program or relevant job experience preferred
• CMA/RMA certification required (candidates can obtain within six months)
• BLS through American Heart Association required or must obtain within six months
• Experience in a medical office preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills preferred
• Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records is required
• Ability to work flexible shifts, evenings, and weekends required
• Reliable transportation for travel between locations required

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and medical office clinical support and clerical functions
• Schedule tests and record patient health information including vitals and injections, room patients
• Perform in-office testing and venipuncture; assist with vaccines
• Clerical duties: answering phones, scheduling appointments, patient education
• Maintain records, prepare patient visits and coordinate patient flow
• Infection control: hand hygiene and sterilization
• Provide coverage at other Heywood Medical Group locations as needed
• Complete required training and comply with policies and safety regulations

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

EMR proficiency

Flexible shifts

Reliable transportation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

MOA program or relevant experience

CMA/RMA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Heywood Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support patient care and clerical operations in a physician practice. Under supervision, you will schedule tests, record vitals, room patients, and assist providers with in-office testing and venipuncture.

You will also perform clerical duties, manage patient education and coordination, and help maintain a smooth patient flow. The role requires strong communication, EMR proficiency, and the ability to work flexible shifts,