Medical Assistant I

Medical AssistantThis role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow. This role involves direct interaction with patients to ensure their comfort and address concerns, as well as collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.Essential Functions:Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.Show patients to examination rooms and prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers.Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms. Acts as a liaison with other departments and advocates for patients with a positive customer service approach.Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean and supplies stocked.Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.Qualifications:Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30a-5pEducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferredCertified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferredEmergency Medical Technician - Basic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferredPhysical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)Reaching Frequently (34-66%)Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)Feeling Constantly (67-100%)Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location15 Parkman StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$22.00 - $24.94/HourlyGrade3