Certified Medical Assistant; Plymouth; Per Diem

Overview

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. This role is generally responsible for providing administrative and clinical support in a vascular medical office. The Medical Assistant will collaborate with clinical leadership in the performance of the clinical and patient care aspects of duties and will always act within the scope of practice under the authority of the attending surgeon and nursing staff. This is a per diem position with hours scheduled on an as-needed basis.

At present, coverage is needed every Monday, with the possibility of additional shifts in the future. This role will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and to clinical leadership for clinical matters.

• Assist as needed with patient care, including:
  • Provide compassionate patient support and care during office visits
  • Set up room for patient procedures and ensure a sterile environment
  • Follow accreditation guidelines and document as needed
  • Record patients’ vital signs and maintain provider notes
  • Ensure patient medical records are comprehensive and complete
  • Assist provider during office visits and procedures
• Assist as needed with daily operations of the clinic and office-based lab, including:
  • Assist with scheduling patient appointments and communicating to confirm future appointments
  • Maintain patient medical information, including medical history and health insurance
  • Maintain orders and stock supplies
  • Manage office telephone, including answering calls and providing 24-hour call backs to patients as needed
  • Clean and sterilize equipment
  • Dispose of medical waste in accordance with facility guidelines
• Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians and other clinical staff as needed
• Provide coverage until practice is closed for the day or last patient has left if after closing hours
• Maintain HIPAA guidelines
• Complete ad hoc projects as requested

• Completion of Medical Assistant Program and certification as a Medical Assistant
• BLS certification
• Proficiency in administrative tasks
• 1+ year experience in a medical setting, ideally surgical
• Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed
• Basic understanding of clinical tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail