Medical Assistant

Jobs › Fall River, MA › Medical Assistant SSTAR Inc Medical Assistant Fall River, MA Apply Medical Assistant - \$1,000 Signing Bonus About Us We\'re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We\'re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs. The Medical Assistant assists in the provision of quality health care to clients in a team approach.

Signing Bonus:

\$1,000.00 Benefits 403B Dental insurance Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc. Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible Spending Account Opportunities to earn CEU\'s Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances Duties & Responsibilities Assists in the maintenance of patient flow; including weight/height, vital signs, medication review, chief complaint and patient preparation as needed. Assist physicians with exams as required. Fill in as back up Health Unit Coordinator during their absence. Update clinical care guidelines into HER system. Triage incoming telephone calls. Schedule and cancel appointments in EMR system. Submit application for PT-1 form via www.mass.gov website. Assists with completion of paperwork. Maintains adequate stocking of exam rooms on a weekly basis. Completion of daily DRVS reports. Disposes of biohazard waste in exam rooms daily. Knowledge of the use of autoclave for sterilization of equipment and supplies. Must work an evening shift (6:30/7:00) once per week and/or coverage during vacation or callouts. Travel between three health centers located in Fall River, as needed. Use of linguistic capacity required as part of the position when appropriate. Completion of medication reconciliation, vaccine reconciliation, and depression screening on all patients. Other duties as required.

Experience and Skills:

Education & Experience School certification required. Position is contingent upon passing and becoming certified as a Registered Medical Assistant within 90 days of hire. SSTAR will cover the cost associated with the RMA Exam. CPR certification required. Ability to multitask in a high-paced environment. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to remain calm, focused, and compassionate when working with clients. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals and maintain appropriate boundaries. Sensitivity to diversity issues and a commitment to cultural competency. Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese) preferred. Active Filters Medical Assistant Fall River, MA Clear All Apply