Orthopedic Medical Assistant Job at Cambridge Health Alliance, Medford, MA

  • Cambridge Health Alliance
  • Medford, MA

Job Description

Requisition Number: 12749

Pay Range: $22.42 - $37.32 per hour

Location: CHA One Cabot Care Center 
Category: Medical Assistant
Department: One Cabot Orthopedics
Job Type: Full time
Union Name: SH Laborers 381

Work Schedule: DayLength Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8
Shift Details: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, may be required to work other shifts during clinic hours 7:00am-5:00pm
Hours/Week: 40
Holiday Requirements: floating holidays

CHA has an expert orthopedics team that understands bones, muscles, and joints. Our services range from injury evaluation to complex surgery, depending on your specific health needs. We believe that our team provides care that meets or exceeds that found in most other Boston-area hospitals. And, as part of a regional healthcare system, we see patients at three convenient Boston-area locations: CHA Medford Orthopedics, Cambridge Hospital, and the CHA Everett Hospital. 

Responsibilities include: Actively and efficiently managing the flow of patients through the clinic, Rooming patients, Assisting providers with medical histories, Documenting in the electronic health record, Checking routine vital signs and point of care testing, Assisting providers with clinical procedures, Booking screening tests as part of the outreach process and booking follow up appointments (e.g., well child visits, vaccine booster visits), Participating in proactive population management of chronic diseases by generating MyCHArt messages, sending templated letters, and calling patients by telephone, Other duties as required.

Qualifications/Requirements:  

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program, completion of an approved certified nursing assistant training program or one year of previous experience as a medical assistant in lieu of program completion required. 

Certifications: Maintains current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support Certification. Certification from Accredited Institution for Orthopedic Professionals Required within 6 months of hire

Linguistic Capabilities: Ability to write and verbally communicate in English. Fluency in a second language is preferred. 

Work Experience: Current experience as a Medical Assistant. A minimum of 1 year of Ambulatory Orthopedic Clinic experience preferred. Experience with administrative duties in a clinical setting preferred 

 

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. 

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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