Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Shows patients to exam room, interviews patients accurately collects requested patient data (vital signs, weights, point of care testing, reason for visit, patient screeners, etc.) and documents in Electronic Health Record
• Administers immunizations to pediatric and adult patients
• Performs point of care testing, including tests for guaiac, urine dip, glucose finger stick, rapid A1C, O2 saturation, etc.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection, labels, and sends/transport specimens with appropriate laboratory slips and/or requisitions
• Assists with set up for and during treatments/procedures
• Performs testing and screening as required for well-child visits (e.g. vision, hearing, etc.)
• Completes inventories and re-stocks as needed and per program schedule
• Responsible for collecting, collating, and entering data and information into the applicable database or format in an accurate and timely manner
• Supports case management services, as needed
• Maintains appropriate equipment logs and records
• Ensures compliance with HIPPA/OSHA regulations
• Attends Family Team all-staff meetings, clinic-specific monthly meetings, and daily huddles (where applicable)
• Maintains timely ongoing verbal and/or EMR communication
• Treats patients in a manner that maintains and supports patient confidentiality as well as patients’ rights and dignity
• Participates in ongoing clinical quality improvement endeavors, including improving program and department-specific quality metrics
• Performs other duties, as needed

Administrative/Clerical Support

• Answers phones, provides front desk support, as needed
• Confirms and communicates patient appointments to patients and staff, as needed
• Assists with the scheduling of follow up appointments and new appointment consultations, as needed
• Maintain clinic files and patient records
• Performs other duties, as needed

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NHA, NAHP, or NPCE required.
• 1+ year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a Physician's office (preferred)
• Certification program with documented training in immunization administration
• Pediatric Medical Assistant experience (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
• Administrative experience preferred
• Bilingual Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred

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.

Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.

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.