Medical Assistant Lynn, MA (Spanish Required)
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Job Summary
Who is Gather Health
We are a new and growing healthcare organization with a unique and innovative approach to healthcare. Our mission is to improve lives and communities through socially supported primary care for older adults. Our innovative business model allows our clinicians to treat the whole patient - not just their clinical needs. We do this by having a dedicated care team that supports our clinicians by addressing our patients social determinants of health and providing the highest quality of service possible. Our ultimate vision is creating generational health and equity for communities across the country one patient at a time.
What are the duties of the Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant will be part of the care-team which consists of physicians advanced practice providers medical technicians and patient liaisons. The MA position has been newly created to support the growing panel of patients for our Quincy clinic the individual will be responsible for ensuring a seamless flow during each visit with duties including but not limited to the following:
Prepare exam rooms prior to each patient appointment
Taking and recording vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKGs
Assist with labeling and sending specimens to lab and keeping lab area maintained
Maintain supply area with necessary items and assist with the re-ordering process
Assist with tasks such as follow-up phone calls obtaining necessary patient records and other administrative needs
Provide high quality customer service to each patient and ensuring a smooth flow of events throughout their appointments
Utilize EHR to review patient appointments charts and document notes
What are the requirements for this position
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Minimum of two years experience working as an MA in a comparable setting
Experience using an EHR
Ability to work physically in a clinic setting Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work for any employer in the United States
Ability to work in our various centers: Brockton Quincy Dorchester and occasionally Lynn
Bilingual in Spanish/English
What are the preferred skills or experience
Prior experience working in primary care
Life or professional experience with the senior population
Experience with Athena
Bilingual in another language & English (preferred Spanish or Vietnamese)
What are the traits and characteristics of the ideal candidate most likely to succeed
Compassionate gets genuine joy from helping others
Friendly people enjoy their company
Positive sees glass as is half full vs. half empty
Organized manages time effectively and operates efficiently
Reliable takes responsibilities seriously and dont like to let people down
Why should I join Gather Health
We are a mission-based organization that is passionate about changing the way seniors experience primary care
Our business model is unique and on the cutting-edge of the primary care industry
Our leadership team is comprised of experienced individuals who are committed to creating not only the best patient experience but also an amazing employee experience for our colleagues
We are intentionally building a strong company culture and providing a compassionate and joyful work environment
The organization was conceptualized founded and launched by experienced co-founders with a track record of success in the healthcare space
We offer competitive pay and benefits for our Full-Time colleagues including:
o Paid Time Off (3 weeks on an accrual basis)
o Eleven Paid Holidays
o Medical insurance coverage (health dental vision) with no waiting period for enrollment
o Short and Long-Term disability insurance at no cost to you
o Basic life insurance coverage at no cost to you
o 401K plan with 100% employer match up to 4% of your salary
o Employee Assistance Program at no cost to you
o Free on-site parking
o Supplemental benefits available for discounted prices (legal services Aflac hospital indemnity accidental death & dismemberment etc.)
Gather Health is committed to equal employment opportunity. At Gather we embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions are made without consideration of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin marital status age disability political beliefs military experience genetic information or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local legislation.
Gather Health uses E-Verify to confirm the work authorization of newly hired employees.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
About Company
Gather Health provides primary care doctors to vulnerable patients on Medicare and Medicai. Wherever we serve you, our approach is the same: care that’s kind, comforting, and helps you feel better.
