Medical Assistant​/Registered Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant / Registered Medical Assistant

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We are a non‑profit Federally Qualified Healthcare Center located in Central Massachusetts. Since 2002 we have provided compassionate care to underserved populations regardless of income or insurance status, including low‑income, underinsured, uninsured, publicly housed, and homeless communities. Our mission is to serve a workforce that reflects the community and to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Prepare patients for visits with providers by performing and recording vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, and other procedures as needed).
• Assist in routine physical examinations by preparing the patient, equipment, supplies, and assisting the provider as needed.
• Assist in preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures (e.g., urine specimens) and performing screening tests including urine dipsticks, urine hCG, and rapid strep throat cultures.
• Assist in preparing routine diagnostic request forms.
• Book patients for tests and appointments with outside facilities and specialists.
• Work is of medium demand, involving walking and standing.
• Occasional lifting of patients with assistance, reaching, handling, and operating instruments and equipment; care for patient needs.
• Hearing to distinguish differences in heartbeat and breathing of patients and to hear instructions.
• Near visual acuity to read gauges and dials on equipment.
• Color vision for perceiving changes in patient’s skin color or solution colors.
• Able to lift 40 lbs.
• Manage patient care as part of a team involving clinical and non‑clinical staff interacting with patients.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center mission.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC values and standards.
• Perform other job‑related duties as required or assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Certification as a Medical Assistant or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Hmong is a plus.
• Work experience in a medical office environment.
• Computer skills for accurate data entry.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• CPR certification or equivalent.
• Demonstrated interpersonal relationship skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced medical office environment.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care