What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT - BROCKTON, MA position at Gather Health?
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 Dorchester clinic - the individual will be responsible for ensuring a seamless flow during each visit, with duties including but not limited to the following :
What are some of the day-to-day duties?
- Prepare exam rooms prior to each patient appointment
- Taking and recording vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG's
- 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 minimum requirements for this position?
What are the nice to have, preferred requirements?
What are the traits of someone most likely to succeed in this role?
What are the hours for this position?
Why should I join Gather Health?
o Paid Time Off (total of 3 weeks per year PTO that accrues with each pay period)
o 11 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 income
o Employee Assistance Program at no cost to you
o Free onsite parking
o Supplemental benefits available for discounted prices (legal services, Aflac, hospital indemnity,
accidental death & dismemberment, etc.) >
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.
