Patient Access Representative II - PACE Elder Service Plan - Full-Time

Location: CHA East Cambridge Care Center
Work Days: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Category: Medical Assistant
Department: CHA PACE
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 40.00
Union Name: SH Laborers 381
About CHA PACE
Cambridge Health Alliances Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a nationally recognized model of care that serves adults aged 55 and older living with chronic medical and/or mental health challenges.
At CHA PACE, our mission is to support our program participants in achieving the highest level of independence within their communities and preventing nursing home placement. Our high-functioning interdisciplinary team supports this goal by providing fully integrated medical and behavioral health services, community resources, and home-based care in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Position Overview
The Patient Access Representative II plays a vital dual role within the PACE clinic, providing both administrative/clerical support and clinical medical assistant responsibilities. This position works collaboratively with providers and interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless, high-quality coordinated care for our participants.
This role supports clinic operations by assisting providers, facilitating participant access, and delivering direct clinical services (including phlebotomy) to a diverse geriatric population with complex health needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide clerical and clinical support to PACE clinic providers
• Perform medical assistant duties, including vital signs and phlebotomy
• Explain clinic routines and clinical procedures to participants and family members
• Coordinate participant flow to ensure efficient and effective care delivery
• Communicate clearly and professionally via phone, in person, and in writing
• Deliver exceptional customer service to participants, families, and team members
• Maintain accurate documentation and attention to detail
• Work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Qualifications
Education & Training:
• High school diploma required
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
Certifications:
• American Heart Association BLS Provider certification
Work Experience:
• Minimum of 1 year as a nursing assistant, or currently enrolled in a nursing program with completion of two clinical rotations
• Minimum of 1 year of administrative experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with the geriatric population
Language:
• Bilingual Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred
Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidates experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
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