Certified Medical Assistant - Pratt Diagnostic Center - Boston
This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. The position is responsible for continuous, efficient, and smooth patient flow in the outpatient / ambulatory setting. Plays an important role in the revenue cycle process, clinical operations, and patient experience.
Under general supervision of licensed personnel, this position is responsible for :
- Controlling and monitoring patient flow to maximize efficient use of providers and exam rooms.
- Preparing medical records for patient visits.
- Exercising a high degree of customer service in all interactions with patients.
- Ensuring patient and personal safety.
- Assisting and / or chaperoning providers / nursing with physical exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Performing and recording vital signs.
- Performing collection of specimens and / or ensuring the necessary supplies and equipment are ready for the provider.
- Assisting in arranging for diagnostic testing and surgical procedures.
- Assisting with patient billing.
- Stocking, maintaining, and rotating medical supplies in clinic rooms.
- Participating in unit specific quality improvement projects.
- Providing administrative support.
- Administering immunizations as needed.
Physical Requirements :
Occasional lifting of 30-35 pounds and turning of patients.Prolonged standing and walking.Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing / pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.Skills & Abilities :
Demonstrates organizational skills and attention to detail.Works independently and accurately with excellent follow-through.Basic to moderate computer skills.Ability to read, write and spell in English.Good interpersonal skills.Knowledge and ability to use universal precautions and knowledge of patient handling.Knowledge of EPIC.Skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span.Maintains sensitive and confidential patient information according to HIPAA.Capability to make decisions to ensure patient safety and promote quality patient care.At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growthone of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range : $23.00 - $26.91