Travel Medical Assistant (MA) - $1,055 per week in Boston, MA

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Pride Health to find a qualified Medical Assistant in Boston, Massachusetts, 02115!

Pay Information

$1,055 per week

About The Position

Job duties and responsibilities may vary by department (see addendum A for more detail)\nClinical Duties and Responsibilities : \n- Demonstrates true engagement and enthusiasm to contribute toward the care delivery needs for patients and families.\n- Promotes an inclusive environment supportive of patient and family centered care for a diverse community.\n- Accepts assignments for patient care within the scope of his / her preparation and within current standards of practice.\n- In conjunction with a Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) , LPN or RN, participates in the gathering of data that contributes to the assessment, planning, and evaluation of care delivered.\n- Collaborates as a member of the health care team, contributing toward a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes the attainment of patient goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timely.\n- Accurately obtains vital signs, elicits information about the patients basic health status, administers relevant care within scope of practice and as directed by the LIP / LPN / RN, and documents as appropriate in the electronic health record.\n- Performs routine tests that may include but is not limited to : electrocardiograms, vision and hearing screening, and the collection of specimens for laboratory testing and point of care.\n- Participates in team-based care and patient education initiatives to support the health and wellness of patients in conjunction with the LIP / LPN / RN. Reinforces patient instruction as directed by LIP / LPN / RN.\n- Participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement initiatives and compliance readiness.\n- Participates in telephone screening of patients; may provide instruction to patient when directed by the LIP / LPN / RN.\n- Participates in prescription management tasks including pending of new prescriptions and renewals requiring LIP approval, prior authorizations and medication reconciliation.\n- Follows approved clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and workflows, pends appropriate orders for radiology, laboratory testing and other care needs requiring LIP authorization.\n- Performs a variety of tasks, including those that may be facilitated by administrative staff, which have an effect on the overall operations of the unit. These include flow, stocking of rooms, scheduling tasks and all other duties as assigned.\n- Appropriately utilizes organizational resources including management of time, supplies, equipment and other assets.\n- Other duties as assigned.\n\nHigh school diploma or GED required \n- Some college or Associates Degree preferred\n- Bachelors Degree preferred\n- Certificate preferred\n- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Certificate Program preferred\n- Experience in healthcare preferred\n \n \nSKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED : \nTechnical Skills / Competencies Required : \nClinical Skills : \n- Knowledge of practice operations and standards.\n- Beginning to intermediate knowledge and use of medical terminology.\n- Ability to accurately perform vital signs and obtain pertinent health information including but not limited to : temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight.\n- Ability to participate in the medication reconciliation processes and related prescription management tasks, including prior authorizations.\n- Knowledge and ability to perform specific procedures and tests as appropriate to the clinical setting.\nCommunication Skills : \n- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills in English. Communicates in a professional, courteous, clear and concise manner. Facilitates therapeutic relationships between patients, families and other members of the health care team.\nWriting Skills : \n- Ability to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively in writing (via e-mail, memo or interoffice note, documentation of patient information) and to take complete and accurate messages.\nPhone Skills : \n- Ability to telephonically support the practice by answering and screen

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About Pride Health

Pride Health, a minority-owned division of Pride Global, specializes in healthcare recruitment as part of an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. Offering extensive travel, local, and permanent allied health employment opportunities across the U.S., Pride Health connects you with top healthcare organizations, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on the way the world lives and heals.

Pride offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.