Job Description

Requisition Number: 9775

Location: CHA Everett Hospital 

Work Days: 8 hours. no holidays, no weekends  

Category: Medical Assistant  

Department: Dept of Surgery Everett 

Job Type: Per Diem On Call  

Work Shift: Day 

Hours/Week: 0.00 

Union Name: SEIU 1199

The CHA surgery team has highly skilled providers who help thousands of patients each year. We offer a wide range of surgical subspecialties, treating patients with many different needs – from foot care to eye surgery and nearly everything in between. Led by a team of fellowship-trained physicians, the surgery team sees patients at all three CHA Hospitals, with surgeries performed at either Cambridge or Everett Hospital. We work closely with the BIDMC Department of surgery 

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 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 preferred. Experience with administrative duties in a clinical setting preferred   

 
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.

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