Medical Assistant

2 days ago

Leominster, MA, United States ConvenientMD Full-time

At ConvenientMD , we’re on a mission to make good health more convenient for all – working to improve how patients and providers experience healthcare in New England. To support this belief, we’re building a team of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about improving lives, are passionate about work that can make a difference, and are driven to learn from one another.

The Opportunity

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care, assisting healthcare providers, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to improving health outcomes and promoting wellness in our community.

Your Impact
  • Patient Interaction: Engage with patients in a welcoming and professional manner, addressing inquiries and providing assistance and information regarding their medical conditions, treatment plans, and medications.
    • Explain prescribed medications, including dosage instructions and potential adverse reactions.
    • Offer guidance on lifestyle modifications, preventive healthcare measures, and follow-up care.
    • Address patient questions and concerns to ensure they have a clear understanding of their health status and treatment options.
  • Clinical Responsibilities: Support clinical operations and patient care.
    • Conduct preliminary evaluations to triage patients and determine the urgency of their medical needs.
    • Perform basic clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, obtaining medical histories, phlebotomy, and assisting with minor medical procedures.
    • Document patient information accurately, maintaining electronic health records (EHRs) in compliance with privacy regulations.
  • Medication Administration (prescription meds – NH & ME only): Administer medications under the supervision and direction of licensed healthcare providers, adhering to state regulations and guidelines for medication administration.
    • Ensure accurate medication preparation and administration techniques.
    • Understand medication dosages, routes of administration, and potential side effects.
  • Collaboration with Clinical Team: Work closely with other members of the clinical team to ensure seamless coordination of patient care.
    • Communicate effectively and efficiently with providers and other healthcare professionals to relay patient information and updates.
    • Collaborate with providers on discharge plans and may help with discharge.
    • Welcome and support the training of new team clinic team members.
Required Availability
  • Must be able to work12-hour shifts in consecutive and or non-consecutive days:
    • For full-time: Must be able to work three (3) 12-hour shifts a week with at leastfour (4)shifts a month on a Saturday or Sunday.
    • For part-time: Must be able to worktwo(2) 12-hour shifts per week with at least two (2) shifts a month on a Saturday or Sunday.
    • For per diem: Must be able to workfour(4)12-hour shiftsper month, ideally working one (1) shift each week.
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends,holidays.
  • If needed, mustbe able to work at a minimum of three (3) otherConvenientMDlocations within a one (1) hour travel distance from your primary clinic.
  • Required to travel for training shifts which may occur outside of your primary clinic within a one (1) hour commute.

Who You Are

  • Education: High schooldiplomaor GED required.
  • Certification or demonstrated prior experience: Medical Assistant certification with at least one (1) year of experience or two (2) years of experience working as a Medical Assistant.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification. We do not accept CPR, ACLS certifications, or online only classes.
  • Compassionate,authentic, andpatient focused: Supportspatients through kindness;demonstratingunderstanding for others and contributing to the creating a community of belonging.
  • Proactive and confidentcommunicator (written and verbal): Foreshadows and elevates concerns as they arise, unafraid of professional directnessboth with colleagues and patients.
  • Trustworthy: Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and handle allpatient informationin accordance withHIPAA regulations.
  • Effective communicator and cross collaborator: Ability toestablishand maintain positive relationships with patients, team members, and stakeholders across the organization.
  • Excellentteamplayer: Enjoys collaborating with others and being a part ofa strong teamdynamic.
  • Technically savvy: Proficient with Microsof