Job Description
Job Description
Job Overview – Medical Assistant:
Compensation: $23 – $25/hour
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Our client is hiring a Medical Assistant in Boston, MA (On-Site) to support patient care in a busy outpatient clinic. In this hands-on role, you'll assist with rooming patients, collecting vitals, performing phlebotomy and specimen collection, and supporting providers during exams and procedures. You'll also manage clinical documentation in EMR systems to ensure accurate and efficient care.
Responsibilities as the Medical Assistant:
- Patient Flow & Room Prep: Escort patients, prepare exam rooms, and support efficient clinical workflows and provider scheduling.
- Clinical Support: Take vital signs, perform phlebotomy, conduct point-of-care testing, and collect specimens under provider supervision.
- Patient Interaction: Deliver high-quality, compassionate care across pediatric to geriatric populations, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administrative Support: Enter patient data into EMR systems, track referrals, process billing and authorizations, and manage follow-up care.
- Inventory & Infection Control: Maintain supply stock, monitor expiration dates, and adhere to infection control and safety protocols.
- Communication & Coordination: Schedule appointments, manage provider communications, and coordinate interpreter services and external referrals.
Qualifications for the Medical Assistant:
- Education: High school diploma required; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program strongly preferred.
- Certification: Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) is required.
- Experience: 1+ years of clinical experience in an outpatient or medical office setting, with phlebotomy proficiency.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in EMR systems (Epic, Athena, or similar), Microsoft Office Suite, and scheduling software.
- Skills & Attributes: Organized, detail-oriented, and patient-focused, with strong multitasking and communication skills and strict HIPAA compliance.