Medical Assistant - Part-Time - Cambridge OB/GYN

Requisition Number: 10182

Pay Range: $21.65 - $46.87 per hour

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital 

Work Days: Varied, No weekends and No holidays  

Category: Medical Assistant  

Department: CHA Obstetrics & Gynecology Center Cambridge 

Job Type: PT Less Than 20 HPW  

Work Shift: Day 

Hours/Week: 16.00 

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

About CHA Obstetrics & Gynecology 

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a vibrant, mission-driven health system committed to providing high-quality, culturally responsive care to the communities across Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north region. Our Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Center is a cornerstone of this mission, offering comprehensive, patient-centered reproductive health care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. 

At CHA OB/GYN, our dynamic interdisciplinary team of board-certified OB/GYN physicians, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice providers, and dedicated support staff work together to deliver compassionate and personalized obstetric and gynecological services to our richly diverse patient population. With our dedication to health equity and reproductive justice, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and communities. 

 

Position Overview

CHA is currently seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our OB/GYN practice in Cambridge. In this vital role, you will support providers and patients by facilitating the smooth operation of clinic visits and contributing to the delivery of compassionate, high-quality care. You will be an integral part of a care team that supports the reproductive health needs of patients across all stages of life. 

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage patient flow and assist in rooming patients

• Document medical histories and patient information in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Take vital signs and perform point-of-care testing • Assist providers with clinical procedures • Book screening tests as part of the outreach process and booking follow up appointments (e.g., well child visits, vaccine booster visits) • Support proactive population health efforts through outreach, patient communications (calls, letters, MyCHArt messages), and care coordination 

 

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program, completion of an approved certified nursing assistant training program or one year of previous experience as a medical assistant in lieu of program completion required. • Certifications: Maintains current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.• Language Skills: Ability to write and verbally communicate in English. Fluency in a second language is strongly preferred. • Work Experience: Current experience as a Medical Assistant preferred. Experience with administrative duties in a clinical setting preferred.

 
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

 

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.