Medical AssistantBoston Health Care for the Homeless Program • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medical Assistant
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Collaborates with RN and multidisciplinary team to conduct admission interviews, assessments and to determine appropriate work assignment, priorities. Will communicate status of delegated task completion as well as outcome of patient data findings to the appropriate staff member on the team while maintaining timely ongoing verbal communication to ensure good patient care. Accurately collects requested patient data (e.g. VS, weights, A1c ) Treats patient in a manner that maintains and supports patient confidentiality as well as patients' rights and dignity Performs basic patient testing, including but not limited to tests for guiac, urine dip, glucose, fingerstick, 02 saturation, etc. Assists nurses, providers, and MAs during complex treatments/procedures, including but not limited to preps and set-ups for examinations or treatments.
Check inventories, re-stock as needed; maintains appropriate equipment logs and records Attends daily team huddles when in clinic; attends BMC clinic staff meetings and team break-out sessions Provides education to patients regarding PCMH Participates in ongoing clinical quality improvement endeavors and in identification of, and care planning for, high risk/enhanced care patients Escorts and assists patients with transportation needs to and from BMC ED if appropriate as well as to an appointment at BMC if deemed appropriate by other staff members of the nursing/medical team.
Answer phones appropriately as needed Support and attend in-service education as required Administrative/Clerical Support: Confirm and communicate patient appointments to patients and staff as needed Assist with the scheduling of follow up appointments and new appointment consultations, if needed Maintain clinic files, patient records Perform other duties as needed Qualifications: Basic Knowledge/Skills: Medical terminology; Vital Signs Ability to operate basic office equipment (fax, copier) Proficient reading and writing skills in English; Phlebotomy preferred Strong interest in serving vulnerable populations
Experience and Education: Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Life support training certification (e.g. CPR, BLS, ACLS) from a course that includes a hands-on, in-person component. If not certified prior to the start date, the applicant must submit certification within 60 days of the start date. Experience in a medical environment preferred. Administrative experience preferred. Computer literacy and skills Positive and effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) Strong organizational skills Good customer service skills Ability to speak Spanish or French creole helpful. Compensation and Benefits: The compensation increases based on years of experience and ranges from $22.25 - $35.60 per hour. BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
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As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to. Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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