Primary Medical Care Assistant (Boston)

CareSource; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 35,900 - 57,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

CareSource in Massachusetts is seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant to support patient flow, collect health history, vital signs, and chief complaints, and prepare patients for examination. You will assist providers during exams, perform phlebotomy, vaccines, EKGs, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR while coordinating with nurses and care team.

The role requires a high school diploma, an accredited medical assisting program, and 1 year of MA experience; bilingual Spanish is a plus,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical assisting program graduate preferred.
• 1 year MA experience required; 5 years preferred.
• Completion of EMT/CNA/LNA training required.
• Experience in health plan or medical group preferred.
• Experience as insurance coordinator or coder/biller preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow to optimize satisfaction and exam room utilization.
• Ensure data and forms are ready for provider and visits.
• Document patient history, allergies, meds in EMR.
• Take vital signs, screenings, measurements, and point-of-care tests.
• Prepare patient for exam and assist during procedures.
• Chaperone and assist with procedures and specimen handling.
• Administer vaccines, phlebotomy, and EKGs.
• Keep rooms stocked and organized; monitor supplies.
• Attend in-service training and meetings.
• Perform QA per Joint Commission and report issues.
• Assist with discharge, follow-up, and appointment adherence.
• Handle administrative tasks like prior authorizations and records.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR familiarity

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Telehealth

Spanish bilingual

Education

High School diploma

Medical assisting program graduate

EMT/CNA/LNA training

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Primary Care Medical Assistant provides care to patients in a clinic setting by managing patient flow through the clinic, obtaining pertinent clinical information including the patient's complaint, health history, and measurement of vital signs, preparing the patient for examination, assisting the provider during the examination and follow up needs. The MA supports the care team in the overall coordination of the member's care by coordinating activities with primary care nurses, primary care team members, and community resources while ensuring accurate and timely documentation of care per company standards.

Essential Functions

• Optimize patient satisfaction, provider time, and exam room utilization by maintaining patient flow, keeping appointments on schedule, reviewing service delivery compared to schedule, and reminding provider of delays.
• Promote efficient patient visits by ensuring all appropriate data, documentation, reports, and forms are available to the provider prior to the visit.
• Document brief history of chief complaint/reason for visit, allergy status, medication reconciliation, and other pertinent information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Perform vital signs, necessary screenings, measurements, and point-of-care testing, and record results accurately in the appropriate EMR template.
• Prepare patient for examination by assisting with undressing, gowning, draping, transferring to exam table, and preparing necessary equipment/supplies needed for the exam/procedure.
• Assist provider during and after examinations, including chaperoning, assisting with procedures, interpreting, labeling, and sending specimens to lab, and clearing away instruments.
• Administer vaccines, perform phlebotomy, and EKGs.
• Keep exam rooms neat and stocked with necessary supplies and educational materials, monitoring supply levels and re-ordering as necessary.
• Attend in-service training and team meetings relevant to medical staff and the health center.
• Assist patients after exams as needed, clean, and set up rooms for reuse.
• Perform all point-of-care testing competently in accordance with Joint Commission standards and federal regulations, recording accurately, and informing supervisor immediately of any errors or problems.
• Conduct quality assurance (QA) activities per Joint Commission standards and federal regulations.
• Clean and store all equipment used; promptly report equipment problems to supervisor.
• Assist with patient discharge and check out.
• Follow up with patients who have not attended appointments.
• Assist provider and nurse with paperwork and/or phone calls as assigned.
• Assist with administrative tasks including prior authorizations, specialty appointments, follow-up phone calls, obtaining records, and other tasks as needed.
• Perform any other job-related duties as requested.

Education and Experience

• High School or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program is preferred.
• One (1) year of experience as a medical assistant in a medical setting or equivalent experience in a similar role is required (five (5) years is preferred).
• Completion of a qualified training program such as EMT, CNA, or LNA is required.
• Experience working in a health plan, medical group, health-related facility, or medical/DME supplier is preferred.
• Education, training, or experience as an insurance coordinator or medical coder/biller is preferred.

Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills

• Ability to obtain vital signs.
• Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and empathy.
• Ability to use online training platforms.
• Ability to review welcome packets and obtain consent forms, including Release of Information, and attach them to EMR.
• Ability to learn multiple workflows and perform them consistently, such as referral to specialists.
• Willingness to learn and utilize telehealth technologies (video, chat, etc.) when appropriate.
• English speaking required with bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of the CCA Model of Care preferred.

Licensure and Certification

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant is preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician is preferred.

Vaccination Requirement

To help protect our employees, members, and the communities we serve from acquiring communicable diseases, influenza vaccination is a requirement of this position. CareSource requires annual proof of influenza vaccination for designated positions during influenza season (October 1 – March 31) as a condition of continued employment. Employees hired during influenza season will have thirty (30) days from their hire date to complete the required vaccination and have record of immunization verified.

Working Conditions

General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Standard office equipment and familiarity with standard medical equipment. Travel is not typically required.

Compensation

Compensation range: $35,900.00 – $57,300.00. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.