Medical Assistant ESP

Offering a $1000. Sign On Bonus!

Harbor Health Services operates two Elder Service Plan Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, a program that allows frail elders to live in their homes and communities.  Our Elder Service Plan has two medical and day centers in Mattapan and Brockton, MA and cares for more than 580 participants.

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy skills to join our team at the Elder Service Plan in Mattapan .

Harbor Health offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 additional Holidays and much more!

Role :

The Medical Assistant for the Elder Service Plan performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the ESP clinic running smoothly. The Medical Assistant assists with coordinating clinical functions and communication between the physician / provider team, Nurses and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT ) and provides clinical support to the provider during exams including performing phlebotomy.

Position is part time, 30 hours weekly, Monday - Friday 8 : 30 AM to 3 : 00 PM (or 9 - 3 : 30 PM). The Medical Assistant will primarily provide services in the community and off-site home care settings in the Mattapan and the surrounding communities and must be able to efficiently travel as needed (mileage / travel reimbursement is provided.)

Responsibilities :

• Takes and records routine vital signs, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during the examination.
• Collects samples (blood, urine, stool. Etc.) in the clinic or in the home or other outside setting and processes with the lab.
• Performs point of care waived lab testing as directed by the provider (or according to standing orders) in the clinic or home setting as needed.
• Performs all aspects of phlebotomy including reviewing requisitions in Quest Care360, ensuring proper tubes are used for tests ordered, skillfully obtains blood in geriatric patient population (e.g., use of butterfly needles), spin and refrigerate specimens, package specimens, coordinate pickup with Quest as needed.
• Administers immunizations, basic wound care, nebulizer and / or breathing treatments, EKGs, O2 saturation monitoring, and documents all care and services accurately and appropriately in the patient’s Medical Record.
• Administers in-clinic diagnostic testing (e.g., Ankle-Brachial Index) as needed.
• Performs pre-visit preparation and after-visit follow up including scheduling participants for follow up medical appointments.
• Greets participants in a warm, welcoming manner and checks them into the clinical reception area prior to their medical appointment, guides them through the appointment and checks them out when completed.
• Answers clinic telephone, schedules provider appointments, arranges for hospital admission and laboratory services and updates and files medical records as needed.
• Interacts with participants and caregivers in a manner that adheres to the highest standards of care and professionalism.
• Assists with clinical communication to the IDT resulting from clinical visits and home visits by the medical providers.
• Maintains all logs and performs all equipment calibration associated   with the operation of the clinic.
• Keeps clinic stocked with medical supplies and maintains a sanitary and neat work environment.
• Communicates with outside providers related to patient information and creating authorizations for service.
• Identifies problems, seeks solutions, conducts appropriate analysis and searches for the best solution.
• Responds quickly to new challenges and makes timely decisions.

Requirements :

Substitutions for Medical Assistant Certification :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.