Talent.com
Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Winthrop
Medical Assistant - Family Practice - WinthropTufts Medicine • Winthrop, MA, US
Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Winthrop

Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Winthrop

Tufts Medicine • Winthrop, MA, US
job_description.job_card.30_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Clinical Technologist

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following duties : Prepares patient rooms, escorts patients to rooms, takes vitals and documents patient information; assists physicians with procedures and educates patients on specimen collection. Performs clerical or administrative duties in support of clinical operations. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and / or scientific / laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Under general supervision of licensed personnel, this position is responsible for continuous, efficient and smooth patient flow in the outpatient / ambulatory setting. The position is a patient liaison through both clinical and administrative responsibilities. Plays an important role in the revenue cycle process, clinical operations, and patient experience. Responds to hourly variations in patient volume, clinician and room availability to continually maximize efficient use of space and resources in the clinic; identifies and provides necessary clinical and administrative preparation pertaining to patient care according to protocols; assists with patient care as warranted and within their scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of Clinical Program OR Six (6) months of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
  • Basic Life Support Certification OR Obtain within three (3) months.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Two (2) years of medical office experience.
  • Bi-Lingual.
  • Experience with electronic medical record systems.
  • Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

  • Controls and monitors patient flow to maximize efficient use of providers and exam rooms. Communicates delays to patients and providers. Responds to variations in patient volume, provider ability, and resources (e.g. early arrivals, no shows, providers who are absent, etc.) by making continual adjustments in room utilization and assignment.
  • Prepares medical record for patient visit, confirming accuracy with patient identifiers, entering chief complaint and social history. This may require interviewing the patient to obtain data.
  • Exercises a high degree of customer service in all interactions with patients, internal and external customers.
  • Provides a safe, comfortable, and clean environment for patients and families.
  • Escorts patient to exam room and prepares patient for provider visit. This may include pediatric, adult, or geriatric patients. Checks to ensure patient comfort, privacy, and safety.
  • Ensures patient and personal safety. Completes a fall risk assessment. May sit with a patient who needs monitoring.
  • Prepares exam room for each patient in accordance with needs of patient's visit.
  • Assists and / or chaperones providers / nursing with physical exams, treatments and procedures as necessary.
  • Performs and records vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height and weight), records patient's stated level of pain, and reviews list of medications with patient.
  • Performs collection of specimens and / or ensures the necessary supplies and equipment are ready for the provider to use during the visit.
  • Performs Point of Care Testing (POC) as ordered including but not limited to Urine dips, HCG testing, Strep A, HGB A1C, and glucose testing.
  • Performs quality control checks on equipment.
  • Assists in arranging for diagnostic testing and surgical procedures under direction of the nurse or physician.
  • Assists with patient billing by ensuring CPT codes, diagnosis codes and all supplies and procedures are indicated on charting.
  • Ensures outside paperwork is scanned into patient's electronic medical record.
  • Processes and tracks referrals and prior authorizations as requested / ordered by provider. Notifies provider of patient requests for referrals and prescription renewals.
  • Stocks, maintains and rotates medical supplies in clinic rooms daily according to clinic demands. Monitors expiration dates. Monitors medical supply inventory for clinic and orders medical supplies as needed.
  • Participates in unit specific quality improvement projects i.e. hand washing audits, time-outs, refrigerator / medication logs, daily / monthly code cart checks.
  • Provides administrative support which may include coordinating interpreter services, answering telephone calls, taking accurate messages, forwarding messages, and faxing.
  • May be asked to cover satellite locations.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Occasional lifting of 30-35 pounds and turning of patients.
  • Prolonged standing and walking.
  • Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing / pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
  • Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
  • Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
  • Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
  • Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.
  • Skills & Abilities :

  • Demonstrates organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize work and complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Works independently and accurately with excellent follow-through.
  • Basic to moderate computer skills including documents, spreadsheets, e-mail and automated scheduling software and the ability to navigate through electronic medical record systems.
  • Ability to read, write and spell in English to ensure accurate message taking and documentation.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge and ability to use universal precautions and knowledge of patient handling.
  • Knowledge of Epic.
  • Skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. This includes : Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and Provide age specific communication.
  • Maintains sensitive and confidential patient information according to HIPAA.
  • At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

    The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

    Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growthone of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

    Pay Range : $20.12 - $25.15

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Medical Assistant Family Practice • Winthrop, MA, US

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    Physician Assistant (PA) - Family Practice in Medford, MA

    Physician Assistant (PA) - Family Practice in Medford, MA

    Locum Jobs Online • Medford, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    LocumJobsOnline is working with AAS Locum Tenens to find a qualified Family Practice PA in Medford, Massachusetts, 02153!. Join a rapidly expanding hospitalist group dedicated to providing high-qual...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

    Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

    LRS Healthcare - Allied • Lawrence, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.permanent
    LRS Healthcare - Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Lawrence, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements. LRS Healthcare - Allied Job ID #81-04239.Pay pa...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Medical Assistant

    Medical Assistant

    Crossover Health • Boston, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Due to growth , Crossover Health is seeking a Medical Assistant / Host to join our Boston Fidelity Clinic Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. Phlebotomy experience is required.Crossover makes remarkable health ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Family Medicine Physician

    Family Medicine Physician

    One Medical • Boston, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    About Us One Medical is a primary care solution challenging the industry status quo by making quality care more affordable, accessible and enjoyable. But this isn’t your average doctor’s office.We’r...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice in Lawrence, MA

    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice in Lawrence, MA

    LocumJobsNetwork • Boston, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    LocumJobsNetwork is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Lawrence, Massachusetts, 01841!.CompHealth exists to make the locums process easier. Not only will we search for...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Homecare / VNA

    Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Homecare / VNA

    Southcoast Health • Taunton, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide.Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine

    CompHealth • Lawrence, Massachusetts, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Family Medicine physician employment in Massachusetts : CompHealth exists to make the locums process easier.Not only will we search for jobs that fit your interests, we'll be here to handle all the...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice in Wheeler, OR

    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice in Wheeler, OR

    LocumJobsOnline • Salem, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +2
    LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Wheeler, Oregon, 97147!.CompHealth exists to make the locums process easier. Not only will we search for jobs tha...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Family Medicine Urgent Care

    Family Medicine Urgent Care

    RecruitWell • Beverly, Massachusetts, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    Family Medicine Urgent Care physician employment in Massachusetts : .Boston, Massachusetts, Suburbs - Urgent Care Medical Director Job. Do you know someone that might be a good fit for this position?...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

    Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

    Synergy Medical Staffing • Brockton, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.permanent
    Synergy Medical Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Brockton, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements. Location : Brockton, Massachusetts.Shift : 5x8 D...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

    Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

    AHS Staffing • Brockton, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    AHS Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Brockton, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements. AHS Staffing is looking for a SNF Physical Therapy Assista...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist

    Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist

    Sante Consulting LLC • Newburyport, MA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    NEWBURYPORT, MASSACHUSETTS (USA).Our client is seeking a full time AP / CP Board certified or Board eligible Pathologist to join a three-person practice providing full coverage to Anna Jacques, a sma...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,442 per week

    Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,442 per week

    MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing • Brockton, MA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Brockton, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements.Joint Commission-certified staffing agenc...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice in Vernonia, OR

    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice in Vernonia, OR

    LocumJobsOnline • Salem, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    LocumJobsOnline is working with Weatherby Healthcare to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Vernonia, Oregon, 97064!.If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine

    Curare Group, Inc. • Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Family Medicine physician employment in Massachusetts : Join a hospital-employed family medicine practice located just outside Boston, offering an exceptional work / life balance in a community that ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Family Medicine

    Family Medicine

    The Inline Group • Brockton, Massachusetts, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Family Medicine physician job in Massachusetts : The Inline Group -.Hours : Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; 1 Night 11 : 30 am - 8 am. Saturdays Rotated 1 : 8 9 am - 3 pm.Compensation : - $220,000 - $258,82...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice in Pittsfield, MA

    Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice in Pittsfield, MA

    LocumJobsNetwork • Boston, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    LocumJobsNetwork is working with Weatherby Healthcare to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201!. If this opportunity sounds right for you, give us a call today to s...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    ObGyn

    ObGyn

    Weatherby Healthcare • Brockton, Massachusetts, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    ObGyn physician job in Massachusetts : Weatherby Healthcare is currently seeking a ObGyn Physician in MA.Interested? Give Weatherby a call today and speak with one of our specialty-specific consult...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted