Medical Assistant at MerrimackHealth – Lawrence , Massachusetts

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $17.50 to $24.50 hourly, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

Job Summary

As a Medical Assistant, you will assist providers in the care and treatment of patients, including administrative support, while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office and helping to create a calm, supportive atmosphere. The Medical Assistant must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care within their scope of practice and according to organizational policies, accrediting and licensing bodies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Communicates with all patients and families in person or via telephone, including greeting, identifying self by name and role and retrieving and returning phone calls in a timely manner.
• Follows telephone screening guidelines for answering the phone; identifies patient's health problem or concern and directs calls. Triages patient phone calls and takes appropriate action.
• Schedules patient appointments and referrals demonstrating understanding of scheduling guidelines and patient needs. Reason for appointment is clearly documented. Documents all patient interactions accurately and in a timely manner
• Responsible for rooming patients and preparing treatment rooms for examination to include stocking and cleaning. Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization. Properly manages sharps containers, including replacing, packaging, transporting and discarding full containers.
• Assists provider by preparing patients for physical examinations, assists with procedures, and collects and labels specimens ordered by provider.
• Scans appropriate information into patient’s medical record and performs basic chart scrubbing prior to visit. Reviews preventative measures are up to date; mammograms, colonoscopies, etc.
• Maintains clinical proficiency in practice specific competencies. Demonstrates proficiency in clinical skill in practice. Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Required:
• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in an ambulatory or specialty practice setting.

Preferred:
• Bi-Lingual speaking, Spanish and English.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce