The 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, 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.
- Show patients to examination rooms, prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers, and interview patients to obtain medical information, measure their vital signs, weight, and height, and record information in the patient's medical record.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education.
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated.
- Maintains inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
- Provides immunizations (as applicable) which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine and supervision of a provider.
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Experience: Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Comply with all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
- Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure, as well as collect blood samples and other specimens.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing 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%)
$17.36 - $24.45/Hourly
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
...Staffing, we specialize in quick placements for temp and temp-to-hire roles that suit your... ...OT available, double time for Sunday, no experience required, great benefits and eligible for... .... We are an award-winning staffing agency for a reason! Get quick placements in roles...
...Join to apply for the Data Scientist role at Level Up Translation . Exciting Career Opportunity - Join Our Team! We are looking... ...and long-term career potential. Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Salary Range: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications...
...Job Description WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE/MATERIAL HANDLER - SEASONAL Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply or check out more jobs at !... ...materials Reads production schedule, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved,...
...Description LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in... ...Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-... ..., Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based...
...Duration: 4 Months Pay Rate: $28.00/hour Location: Cambridge, MA 02139 About the Role Our client is seeking a Medical Assistant Urgent Care to cover an extended leave. Key responsibilities include charting, checking vitals, and occasional phlebotomy. Patient...