Surgical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Rooming

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for Surgical Services to provide direct patient support, prepare patients for visits, and assist providers and nursing staff in ambulatory care.

You will document vital signs, manage EMR/EHR data, schedule appointments, and help maintain a clean, safe clinical environment while upholding HIPAA and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a medical office, ambulatory care, or healthcare preferred.
• Ability to obtain and accurately document vital signs and basic patient information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic clinical procedures.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems and basic computer skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vitals, triage calls, review charts, scheduling patients, and respond to provider messages.
• Prepares exam rooms for providers between patient contact.
• Obtain prior authorizations and assist in the in-bound/out-bound referral process.
• Assist in scheduling new and established patient appointments as needed.
• Greet and check in patients, verify demographics and insurance information, and ensure accurate patient records in the EMR/EHR.
• Document patient information, clinical observations, and visit details accurately in the EMR/EHR.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR/EHR systems

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Office software

Job description

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant for Surgical Services to provide direct patient support, prepare patients for visits, and assist providers and nursing staff in ambulatory care.

You will document vital signs, manage EMR/EHR data, schedule appointments, and help maintain a clean, safe clinical environment while upholding HIPAA and infection control standards.