Medical Assistant
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Nahant
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: -CHA Everett Hospital -
Work Days: -varied M-F - -
Category: -Medical Assistant - -
Department: -Medical Specialties Clinic at CHA Everett Hospital -
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Job Type: PT20Plus HPW - -
Work Shift: Day -
Hours/Week: 20.00 -
Union: Yes -
Union Name: SEIU 1199
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a community hospital that cares
for a highly diverse population in the Boston metro-north region.
As a member of our Medical Specialty team, you will help us care
for patients in Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology,
Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious
Disease, Neurology, and Pulmonary Medicine. This includes consults
and procedures at our two acute care hospitals and ambulatory care
at our three medical specialty clinics. -
Responsibilities include: Actively and efficiently managing the
flow of patients through the clinic, Rooming patients, Assisting
providers with medical histories, Documenting in the electronic
health record, Checking routine vital signs and point of care
testing, Assisting providers with clinical procedures,
Communicating with patients by generating MyCHArt messages, sending
templated letters, and calling patients by telephone, Other duties
as required. -
Qualifications:Education: High school diploma or equivalent
required. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program,
completion of an approved certified nursing assistant training
program or one year of previous experience as a medical assistant
in lieu of program completion required. Certifications: Maintains
current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support
CertificationLinguistic Capabilities: Ability to write and verbally
communicate in English. Fluency in a second language is
preferred.Work Experience: Current experience as a Medical
Assistant preferred. Experience with administrative duties in a
clinical setting preferred - -
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In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health
Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to
discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender,
age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic
protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining
a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal
employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful
discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion,
salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career
development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of
discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in
the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile
work environment.
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Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including
your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care
centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an
integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the
underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on
challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to
help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves
access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our
employees believe in where they work and why many build long,
rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that
charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision
of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also
recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and
prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional
development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is
changing the way we provide care and improving the health and
experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed,
compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of
better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day
knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care
to the People.
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