Medical Assistant Lynn, MA
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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
Room patient and perform necessary clinical skills including manual vital signs phlebotomy EKG and point of care testing (UAs INRs respiratory swabs etc.)
Properly label and coordinate specimen pick up from lab and perform in house lab quality maintenance
Maintain inventory and supplies with necessary items and assist with the re-ordering process
Assist with tasks such as follow-up phone calls for clinical check ins lab results obtaining necessary patient records and other administrative needs (15-25% of time)
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
Additional Duties as assigned
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
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
What are the preferred skills or experience
Ability to work physically in a clinic setting Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm
Ability to read and understand written materials such as patient charts policy manuals etc.
Ability to collaborate with multiple departments including Providers clinical and operations staff
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Phlebotomy experience
Why should I join Gather Health
We are committed to supporting every aspect of your life by offering a total rewards package designed to support your health financial security and work-life balance:
- Health: Comprehensive medical dental and vision with day-one eligibility
- Protection: Company-paid Life Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Retirement: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Time Off: Generous PTO that increases with tenure and 11 paid company holidays
- Wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and supplemental benefit options
Gather Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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.
