Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

HMC Offers:

• Nursing Scholarships
• Tuition Reimburse
• Excellent benefits
• Quality childcare located in Hopedale
• Wellness Center membership
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Employee Daycare Rates

• Infants (6 weeks to 15 months) - $133 weekly, $27 daily
• Toddlers (15 months to 2 yrs) - $126 weekly, $26 daily
• 2 years to 3 years - $119 weekly, $25 daily
• 4 years to 5 years - $112 weekly, $23 daily

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Under the direction of an RN or health care provider, Medical Assistant Non-Certified, is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of our patients. We are currently hiring Medical Assistants for our Mackinaw, Hopedale and Tremont Physician's offices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare visit sheets and paperwork for patient appointments, verifying that all necessary materials/documents are ready prior to the appointment.
• Greet patients by name while respecting HIPAA, and transport to nursing exam room. Obtain and document vital signs, patient history, current medications, and chief complaint.
• Complete diagnostic imaging and laboratory requisitions accurately, indicating approved diagnosis for each test ordered.
• Provide and document patient education, including medication instruction.
• Notify patient of test result and physician comment/instruction once reviewed and approved.
• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally, identifying self with name, job title and location. Identify calls that require a nurse and refer appropriately.
• Transport patients to ancillary departments as needed.
• Schedule referral appointments for patients as ordered.
• Assist with filing of labs, x-rays, dictation and other reports in patient charts or sort for scanner input.
• Cross train as Receptionist for the office.
• Check and stock physician and nursing exam rooms daily.
• Check physician's desk for completed charts and papers and return them to the nursing office for sorting and processing.
• Assist with cleaning office. Maintain a high level of infection control awareness.
• Sort and review all incoming lab/outpatient test results and direct to the appropriate physician for review.
• Perform other related work as required or requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• CPR (BLS) certification is required or must be able to become certified upon hire.
• Flexibility to work in any of the satellite offices is required.
• Venipuncture experience is preferred, but not required
• Must be available to work some Saturday mornings.