Medical Assistant

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Medical Assistant

University Health Services is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to support the medical and nursing staff in the care of the patients in health services. This position serves an important role within University Health Services as we strive to enhance the physical and psychological well being of Boston College students by providing multifaceted health care services in the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis (care for the whole person).

Clinical responsibilities include :

obtaining vital signs;

performing minor medical treatments; and

assisting with specimen collections.

Clerical responsibilities include :

assisting with scheduling of tests and appointments;

coding of clinical encounters; and

assisting in supplies and inventory management.

Each staff member in the Division of Student Affairs is expected to support division and university-wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed.

This is a 12-month full time, benefitted position; Monday – Friday (9 : 00 am -5 : 00 pm).

Hiring Range : $22.06 / hr to $27.58 / hr. Pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

3-5 years of outpatient clinical experience.

Certification is preferred.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills required.

Electronic medical records experience is preferred.

Must be flexible and able to function in a busy environment.

Proven ability to work effectively with students and colleagues from a variety of backgrounds and foster a supportive environment.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility :

Tuition remission for Employees

Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements

Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Low-Cost Life Insurance

Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays Annually

Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

Additional benefits can be found on

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at .