Medical Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Contract Health Services Assistant | Youth Programs | Lancaster, MA

Job Details

Title: Health Services Assistant
Location: Lancaster, MA
Assignment Type: Contract | Placed through Arbor Associates
Pay Rate: $22-$24/hr (contract rate, paid bi-weekly through Arbor Associates)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (flexible); 40 hours per week

Description

Reasons to Join Arbor

• $22-$24/hr - contract rate paid bi-weekly through Arbor Associates
• Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM - structured schedule, no evenings or weekends
• Meaningful coordination work: managing healthcare appointments, records, and follow-up for youth in residential care - not a back-office clerical role
• Work alongside nursing staff and healthcare providers in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Medication Administration Certification (MAP) training provided - expand your clinical support credentials
• Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD/AD&D, and sick time available for qualifying employees

About This Assignment

This contract Health Services Assistant role, placed through Arbor Associates, supports the Health Services Department of a youth-focused residential and school-based program in Lancaster, MA. You'll be the coordination hub between healthcare providers, nursing staff, and residential programs - scheduling and facilitating medical appointments, managing electronic health records in eHana, and ensuring every resident's health documentation is accurate, complete, and followed up on. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are the core of this role; familiarity with residential care settings is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate medical, dental, vision, and routine healthcare appointments for youth residents
• Facilitate transportation and accompany residents to healthcare appointments
• Upload and maintain health records, appointment documentation, and healthcare forms in eHana
• Communicate appointment details and follow-up needs to residential and nursing staff
• Support the Health Services Department with data entry, reporting, and day-to-day operations

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to transport and accompany residents to off-site healthcare appointments
• Comfort working in residential youth care settings
• Capacity to manage multiple schedules, deadlines, and documentation requirements simultaneously

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred
• Minimum one year of experience working with children and adolescents in a residential setting
• Must be able to successfully complete Medication Administration (MAP) Certification
• Proficiency with eHana electronic health record system preferred
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license required

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arbor Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Ryan Gallagher
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About Lancaster, MA

Ready to embark on a career in the picturesque town of Lancaster, Massachusetts? Nestled in the heart of New England, this charming area offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city opportunities. With easy access to historic landmarks like the Lancaster Town Green and the Thayer Memorial Library, as well as the bustling arts scene at the Lancaster Center for the Arts, job seekers can find inspiration at every corner. Indulge in the local cuisine at popular spots like the Old Mill Restaurant, and catch a show at the thriving Strand Theatre. With plenty of parks and outdoor recreation areas like the Nashua River Rail Trail, Lancaster provides the ideal backdrop for work-life balance. Discover your next career move in this vibrant community - explore our job listings today!