Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a reliableMedical Assistant to join our clinical team in Amherst, MA. This full-time rolesupports day-to-day clinical operations, ensuring smooth patient flow andhigh-quality care. The ideal candidate is experienced in outpatient settings and comfortable working within a team-basedenvironment. Flexibility to provide occasional coverage at nearby clinics isappreciated.
Location: Cross coverage between 2 clinics; Amherst/Northampton, MA
Schedule: 40 hours/week
Clinic Hours:8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $22– $24 per hour, based on experience
Clinical Duties (mayinclude, but are not limited to):
- Taking patient medicalhistories and explaining treatment procedures
- Performing vital signs andEKGs
- Collecting and preparing labspecimens; performing in-office lab tests
- Sterilizing instruments andmaintaining exam room cleanliness
- Administering injections,vaccinations, and medications as directed by a licensed provider
- Assisting physicians duringpatient examinations
- Changing dressings andproviding basic wound care
- Transmitting prescriptionrefill requests as directed
- Accurately documenting inElectronic Medical Records, preferably eClinicalWorks
- Supporting patient educationand communicating clearly
- Front office coverage as needed
Requirements:
- High school diploma orequivalent required
- Completion of a MedicalAssisting program preferred
- Medical Assisting certification
- Prior experience as aMedical Assistant in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of OSHA/CLIAguidelines, universal precautions, and infection control protocols
- Familiarity witheClinicalWorks or similar EMR systems highly desirable
- Current CPR certification