Per Diem Medical Assistant Jobs in Springfield, MA

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care, assisting healthcare providers, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to improving health outcomes and promoting wellness in our community. 

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply for the Medical Assistant role and be a key player in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services! 

• Patient Interaction: Engage with patients in a welcoming and professional manner, addressing inquiries and providing assistance and information regarding their medical conditions, treatment plans, and medications.
  • Explain prescribed medications, including dosage instructions and potential adverse reactions.
  • Offer guidance on lifestyle modifications, preventive healthcare measures, and follow-up care.
  • Address patient questions and concerns to ensure they have a clear understanding of their health status and treatment options.
• Clinical Responsibilities: Support clinical operations and patient care.
  • Conduct preliminary evaluations to triage patients and determine the urgency of their medical needs.
  • Perform basic clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, obtaining medical histories, phlebotomy, and assisting with minor medical procedures.
  • Document patient information accurately, maintaining electronic health records (EHRs) in compliance with privacy regulations.
• Medication Administration (prescription meds - NH & ME only): Administer medications under the supervision and direction of licensed healthcare providers, adhering to state regulations and guidelines for medication administration.
  • Ensure accurate medication preparation and administration techniques.
  • Understand medication dosages, routes of administration, and potential side effects.
• Collaboration with Clinical Team: Work closely with other members of the clinical team to ensure seamless coordination of patient care.
  • Communicate effectively and efficiently with providers and other healthcare professionals to relay patient information and updates.
  • Collaborate with providers on discharge plans and may help with discharge.
  • Welcome and support the training of new team clinic team members. 

• Must be able to work12-hour shifts in consecutive and or non-consecutive days:
  • For full-time: Must be able to work three (3) 12-hour shifts a week with at leastfour (4)shifts a month on a Saturday or Sunday.
  • For part-time: Must be able to worktwo(2) 12-hour shifts per week with at least two (2) shifts a month on a Saturday or Sunday.
  • For per diem: Must be able to workfour(4)12-hour shiftsper month, ideally working one (1) shift each week.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends,holidays.
• If needed, mustbe able to work at a minimum of three (3) otherConvenientMDlocations within a one (1) hour travel distance from your primary clinic.
• Required to travel for training shifts which may occur outside of your primary clinic within a one (1) hour commute. 

Who You Are 

• Education: High schooldiplomaor GED required.
• Certification or demonstrated prior experience: Medical Assistant certification with at least one (1) year of experience or two (2) years of experience working as a Medical Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification. We do not accept CPR, ACLS certifications, or online only classes.  
• Compassionate,authentic, andpatient focused:Supportspatients through kindness;demonstratingunderstanding for others and contributing to the creating a community of belonging.
• Proactive and confidentcommunicator (written and verbal):Foreshadows and elevates concerns as they arise, unafraid of professional directnessboth with colleagues and patients.
• Trustworthy:Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and handle allpatient informationin accordance withHIPAA regulations.
• Effective communicator and cross collaborator:Ability toestablishand maintain positive relationships with patients, team members, and stakeholders across the organization.
• Excellentteamplayer:Enjoys collaborating with others and being a part ofa strong teamdynamic.
• Technically savvy:Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, experience with or ability to learn Experity as well as other business systems. 

• 1-2 years of patient triage experience in an urgent care or emergency department preferred.