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Per Diem Medical Assistant

Per Diem Medical Assistant

Massachusetts StaffingPeabody, MA, US
Hace 11 días
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Per Diem Medical Assistant Peabody, MA

North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is an industry leader in exceptional delivery of community healthcare. We are looking for a Per Diem Medical Assistant (MA) for our Peabody Family Health Center. Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager the Medical Assistant is responsible in assisting providers (physicians, NP, Behavioral health, nurses) with patient visits including administrative, clinical and laboratory duties. The Per Diem MA is expected to sign up for at least 1 shift / month. All shifts must be worked onsite, working directly with a provider to room patients. As a team member at our health center, you will work with staff who are racially, ethnically and culturally diverse, so being culturally competent is required.

The Organization North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is a highly accomplished community health organization that prides itself on its compassionate approach to serving the surrounding communities with comprehensive and culturally sensitive care. With a strong commitment to excellence, NSCH provides :

  • Comprehensive primary care.
  • Dental services.
  • Behavioral health care.
  • Care management.
  • Pharmacy services.
  • Substance abuse disorder treatment.
  • Nurse care management.
  • Insurance enrollment assistance.

NSCH operates service sites at Gloucester, Peabody, and Salem Family Health Centers, ensuring convenient access to care. Additionally, NSCH extends its reach through school-based health centers within the Salem and Peabody School Districts. NSCH collaborates with Bentley Academy, Collins Middle School, Horace Mann School, Bates Elementary School, and the Peabody Learning Academy for behavioral health services. As a community-based safety net healthcare provider, NSCH actively encourages diversity and welcomes staff members who reflect the rich tapestry of our communities. We highly value the contributions of our team members and offer a wide range of perks and comprehensive benefits. These include health and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness opportunities, and other appealing benefits. We believe in supporting our employees from day one, and all eligible staff members can take advantage of these benefits right from the start of their employment at NSCH. We aim to foster a supportive and rewarding environment that empowers our team members to provide exceptional care to our communities.

Mission North Shore Community Health's mission is to build healthy communities by providing exceptional care to all. Vision Healthy People | Vibrant Communities Values Accountability Integrity Empathy Courage Respect Commitment EEO Statement : We, North Shore Community Health (NSCH), are an equal employment opportunity employer. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce representative of all people, at all job levels, in the organization. We do not and will not make any personnel decisions (like recruiting, hiring, job assignments, and promotions) based on age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Duties / Responsibilities

  • Provides outstanding customer service, both to internal and external customers
  • Screens patients according to established protocol including but not limited to height, weight, urine testing, hematocrits, vision testing, blood pressure, PHQ-9
  • Prepares paperwork for referrals and provides translation services as needed
  • Obtains tests as delineated, and sets up for procedures as listed under the MA competency checklist
  • Performs the tasks within the EMR as listed in the MA competency checklist
  • Participates in the orders, hospital discharge and ER tracking
  • Clean and stock exam rooms, maintain sterilization statistics, and an inventory control system
  • Perform quality assurance tests as necessary
  • Answers phone or EMR message when needed. Contacts patients, via letter, telephone or patient portal and schedule patients as needed
  • HIPAA : Maintains integrity and completeness of medical record and patient confidentiality
  • Copy and fax documents as needed
  • Manages durable medical equipment requests. Assists with visiting nurse referrals and prior authorizations
  • Performs additional duties to fulfill NSCH's mission, as assigned.
  • Requirements

  • Graduate of a Medical Assistant program preferred
  • Experience working in a medical field as a CNA, EMT, Phlebotomy and other related fields
  • Students in a Medical field
  • Completion or willingness to complete Basic Life Support training (CPR)
  • Ability to work effectively as part of the team
  • Willingness to be flexible about work assignments
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • The ability to float between the three sites and commute onsite
  • Bilingual especially Spanish or Portuguese a plus
  • Current vaccination against COVID, Flu, pertussis and tetanus.
  • Competency in working with Microsoft Office Suite and Epic is a plus

    As a health center, NSCH expects all employees to receive all required vaccinations and health screenings each year. Moreover, as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be vaccinated against COVID19, including providing proof of having received the COVID19 vaccine, unless a religious or medical exception is granted. All prospective employees are required to be vaccinated before their first day of employment, and proof of vaccination record must be provided with pre-hire paperwork. To request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement or if you have any questions about this mandate, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@nschi.org.

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