Medical Assistant (Lowell)

• About Us
• The Vascular Care Group is a rapidly expanding innovative outpatient practice offering life-changing care for vascular patients. With Board Certified physicians, world class facility, and strategic partnerships with local hospitals and networks, we offer a new, convenient model to treat vascular disease.

Overview:

This role is generally responsible for providing clinical support in an outpatient vascular medical office. The Medical Assistant will collaborate with clinical leadership to provide the best care to vascular patients.

This role will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and to clinical leadership for clinical matters.

Responsibilities :

Assist as needed with patient care, including:

Provide compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visits

Set-up room for patient procedures and ensure sterile environment

Follow accreditation guidelines and document as needed

Records patients’ vital signs and maintains provider’s notes

Ensure patient medical records are comprehensive and complete

Assist provider during office visits and procedures

Assists as needed with daily operations of the clinic and office-based lab, including:

Assisting with scheduling patient appointments and maintaining communication to confirm future appointments

Maintaining patient medical information, including medical history and health insurance

Maintains orders and stocks supplies

Managing office telephone, including answering calls and provide 24-hour call backs to patients as needed

Cleaning and sterilization of equipment

Proper disposal of medical waste in accordance with facility guidelines

Prepare exam rooms and assist physicians and other clinical staff as needed

Provide coverage until practice is closed for the day or last patient has left if after closing hours

Maintains HIPAA guidelines

Maintain compliance databases

Complete ad hoc projects as requested

Requirements :

Completion of Medical Assistant Program and certification as a Medical Assistant

BLS certification

Proficiency in administrative tasks

1+ year experience in a medical setting, ideally surgical

Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed

Basic understanding of clinical tasks

Excellent interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail

Compensation

$25/hour - $31/hour. Negotiable based on skills and experience.

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