Location: Somerville Work Days: 8:30 AM - 5 PM Category: Medical Assistant Department: Surgical Specialties Job Type: Temporary Work Shift: Day Hours/Week: 0.00 Are you starting out in healthcare or looking for a career change? If you are looking to make a difference, CHA’s temporary staffing department may have a role for you. We offer flexible schedules, varied assignments, competitive pay, and health insurance. Come join an organization where your contribution is valued and continuous learning is part of your day. Summary: Medical assistants are essential members of the care team. They provide clinical support to both patients and providers to ensure that the patient’s health care needs are addressed, while also contributing to the smooth operation of the clinic by facilitating patient flow. Responsibilities: Actively and efficiently manage the flow of patients through the clinic. Pre-visit chart medical record preparation and information gathering to optimize the visit. Participate in team huddles and team meetings. Room patients. Assist providers with medical histories. Appropriate documentation in the electronic health record. Check routine vital signs and point of care testing (based on patient’s reason for visit, age, and diagnosis). Perform screening questionnaires and pain score, as needed. Actively communicate with patients to set expectations, e.g., wait times, what to expect during the visit. Provide clear and timely observations to providers regarding patient issues. Manage room cleaning, stocking, set-up, and turnover. Assist providers with clinical procedures. Participate in process improvement initiatives. Participate in staff meetings, MA meetings, and continuing education sessions. Assist co-workers in their duties within the limitations of training and scope of practice. Other duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program. One year of previous experience as a medical assistant. Currently enrolled in a nursing program and have completed two cycles of clinical rotation. Completion of an approved certified medical assistant training program or equivalent experience as determined by the CNO or designee. Certifications: AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider. Work Experience: Linguistic Capabilities: Ability to write and verbally communicate in English. Knowledge of a second language preferred. Minimum of one year administrative duties in a clinical setting preferred. In keeping with federal, state, and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity and will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment, or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes, or conduct that, in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. J-18808-Ljbffr