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East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Medical Assistant I in East Boston, Massachusetts
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Time Type:
Full time
Department:
PACE Primary Care
All Locations:
East Boston
Description:
Working in close partnership with a provider(s), the medical assistant assists and directs care of patients in a practice.
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), is the largest community health center in Massachusetts and one of the largest in the country. From the nurses and physicians on the frontlines of patient care to the managers who shape policy, to the customer service representatives who keep our facilities running smoothly — everyone here has a role in making medicine better.
For the 8th time, EBNHC has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe! This award recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state voted on by the people who know them best — their employees.
A Medical Assistant's primary function is to manage efficient patient flow and to be available to assist providers as needed. The Medical Assistant is responsible for various non-skilled nursing tasks, for the maintenance and control of non-pharmaceutical supplies and equipment, and for assigned support activities. The Medical Assistant assumes a range of patient care responsibilities dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of assigned patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Vital signs.
Pulse oximetry.
Use of 02 equipment.
Obtaining EKG’s.
Prepares for assigned clinics and ensures all test results and instruments are available per department protocol.
Laboratory studies such as glucometer, urine dip stick urinalysis and others as requested.
Cleans and wraps instruments for sterilization.
Follows procedure for operation of autoclave and properly documents each load.
Qualifications and requirements:
HS Diploma/GED and a graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program.
One year of Medical Assisting experience strongly preferred.
One year of Customer Service experience.
Excellent oral, listening, and written communication skills.
Computer literacy.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Starting Rate: $21.95
Benefits:
MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION COVERAGE
LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE
401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
FLEXIBLE SPENDING AND TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNTS
PAID HOLIDAYS, VACATIONS, SICK, AND PERSONAL TIME
GENEROUS STAFF DEVELOPMENT BENEFIT
EXCELLENT MALPRACTICE COVERAGE
PET INSURANCE
FREE PARKING
AND MUCH MORE
EBNHC opens our doors to people from all demographics and cultures. Our workforce is as diverse as the city we call home — in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age, as well as in cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts, and ideas.
There’s a reason East Boston Neighborhood Health Center is ranked as one of the “Top Places to Work” by The Boston Globe. It is because we are committed to maintaining a truly supportive and welcoming environment — for both our employees and our patients — that reflects our mission and culture. A huge focus of which is to offer important benefits so you can be your best inside and outside of work.
Striving to be an employer of choice, we offer progressive benefits, a variety of schedules, and the satisfaction of working with a diverse workforce whose unity of purpose is a real force for achievement. Plus, our Education & Training Institute is an attractive resource for many of our employees who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers.
Medical & Dental Coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Privileges at Boston Medical Center for Providers
401(K) Retirement Plan
Educational Assistance
Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts
Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time
A Generous Staff Development Benefit
Excellent Malpractice Coverage
A Designated Medical Staff Office for Physician Support
Free Parking
And Much More…