Medical Assistant - $17.20-$25.50/hr based on Collective Bargaining Agreement with 1199 SEIU
Posted on: 21 Jan 2021
Dorchester Center, MA
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Medical Assistant is an allied health professional that supports the work of physicians and other health professionals in the clinic setting.
Union Benefits to help you live well!
Low cost Medical/Prescription Drug Insurance through BCBS
Dental and Vision Insurance
401k via Fidelity for eligible employees with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Worldwide Travel Assistance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Auto and Home Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Essential Functions and Duties:
Actively participate in clinic patient flow, informs physicians of patients’ arrival and room assignment.
Accompanies and/or assists patients to the exam room in a professional manner; setting up the exam room and preparing the patient.
Obtains patient vital signs, to include height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration. Pulse-oximetry if needed.
Enter triage and other data into electronic health record in use.
Assist physicians during examinations and procedures
Performs EKGs, Labs including UA, urine pregnancy, quick strep testing, stool testing, finger sticks for blood sugars.
Perform or assist in the following procedures: vision and ear lavage, simple dressing changes, peak flows, nebulizer treatments, fleets enema administration.
Explains test procedures to patients
May assist with other support activities, to include packaging and sterilizing equipment and supplies
Maintain patient areas clean and safe
Maintain and improve knowledge and expertise through continuous training
Take inventory of supplies, equipment and medication
Ensure clinical areas are well stocked.
Ensure expiration dates have not lapsed.
Communicate problems and concerns to supervisors
Actively participate in team huddles and staff meetings
Copying/faxing medical records and related documents
Provide excellent customer service by demonstrating positive behaviors towards patients, families/visitors, providers, other department staff, and co-workers.
Perform quality assurance activities
Initiate, process and follow up on referrals/authorizations.
Properly import vital signs into the electronic medical record.
Locate and follow computerized orders.
Document care and services into the electronic medical record.
Review clinic schedules; ensure that lab and imaging results are available for physician review.
Attend all training classes to maintain computer skills.
Pass all proficiency tests.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or needed.
Education and Requirements:
High school diploma; graduate from a medical assistant school required.
One to three years of experience of general patient care (i.e. hospital, physician’s office or ambulatory care setting) preferred.
BLS Certification Required
Certification or eligible for certification as a Medical Assistant required.
Proficiency with electronic health record systems (e.g. eCW, Athena, MediTech) preferred
Carney Hospital
Boston, MA
What Should I Know About Carney Hospital?
Carney Hospital in Dorchester, Massachusetts, has proudly served the City of Boston and neighboring communities since 1863.
Since 1863, Carney Hospital has served the City of Boston and neighboring communities. Carney Hospital has received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for health care quality and safety and numerous other quality and safety awards, including being designated a Top Hospital for 2014, 2015 and 2017 by the Leapfrog Group. The 159-bed hospital has more than 400 physicians and delivers high-quality to our community where they live. Carney Hospital provides Dorchester and surrounding communities with convenient, local access to quality primary care, emergency medicine and a range of specialties and subspecialties including; critical care, family medicine, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, ambulatory care and adolescent, adult and geriatric psychiatry.
Carney Hospital operates a stand-alone Emergency Room located in the city of Quincy with on-site diagnostic radiology, including CT scans and ultrasound, pharmacy, and laboratory services. Carney Hospital is part of the Steward Health Care Network.
Carney Hospital is a Steward Family Hospital. Steward Health Care is the largest private, tax-paying physician-led health care network in the United States. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Steward operates 37 hospitals in the United States and the country of Malta that regularly receive top awards for quality and safety. The company employs approximately 42,000 health care professionals. The Steward network includes multiple urgent care centers and skilled nursing facilities, substantial behavioral health services, over 7,900 beds under management, and approximately 2.2 million full risk covered lives through the company's managed care and health insurance services.
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