Medical Assistant, Mobile

The MGB "Community Care Van Program" is a new, innovative mobile health program dedicated to increasing access to quality healthcare for historically marginalized communities in the greater Boston area. The Medical Assistant (MA) is an integral member of a mobile health team that provides health services including screening and treatment for hypertension, diabetes, substance use disorder, and colorectal cancer screenings. Under the direction of the Mobile Nurse Practitioner (NP) or other provider, the Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians, nurse practitioners, and/or nurses with evaluation, management, and treatment of patients who seek care at one of the mobile clinics. Their primary roles are to register patients in the electronic medical record system; to assure efficient patient flow; to assist providers within the scope of the MA skill set; to maintain neat, clean, and safe patient care areas, and to promote patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs.

This is a full-time, 40-hour position; requires weekend and evening hours

Assists mobile team with the set-up and take-down of the mobile clinic site, including picking up vaccination/medical equipment from designated hospital Assists Operations Manager with patient flow; greets arriving patients and directs to appropriate location as needed Welcomes patient and registers/updates registration in EPIC Assists the Provider and/or Nursing staff with patient care during the visit including

• Conducting blood pressure checks
• Collecting specimens and performing CLIA-waived tests according to protocol, including but not limited to:
  • Blood (phlebotomy)
  • Finger sticks (HbA1c point-of-care testing)
• Assisting with clinical documentation relevant to patient visit on EPIC as directed

Documents testing/results and other critical data per protocols; uses appropriate flow sheets and screening forms for chronic disease management Assists the Provider and Nursing staff with work outside the visit including but not limited to

• Conducting follow-up care post-visit as directed (such as communicating test results to patients as directed by a provider or nurse, scheduling patients for follow up visits, and performing check-ins for patients placed on chronic disease management plan)
• Faxing, mailing, or calling in prescription renewals as directed by the prescribing provider and under the supervision of the prescriber

Maintains neat, clean, and safe exam rooms and treatment areas

• Assures patient care areas are neat, clean, professional-looking
• Assures exam and treatment areas are properly stocked, equipped, and secured
• Assures all equipment is in good working order
• Cleans exam rooms and equipment after each patient use per protocol

Promotes customer satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs

• Recognizes and respects cultural diversity
• Adapts communication to the patient's understanding
• Employs professional telephone and interpersonal techniques

Functions as an integral part of the mobile health care team

• Interacts in a professional, cooperative way with other staff
• Accepts and delegates responsibilities in a positive manner
• Is a team player and offers to help with tasks outside of their role
• Engages in constructive problem solving with others in the practice as problems arise
• Attends and participates in practice staff meetings

Performs other tasks (when not "in the field") as delegated by Operations Manager

REQUIRED

• Ability to be self-sufficient and take initiative
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and adept to last minute changes as it pertains to scheduling, workflow, and other operational logistics
• Ability to work evening hours and occasional weekends
• Comply with established risk management and safety procedures
• Comply with all local, state and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations
• Sound judgment and problem-solving ability
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a complex and busy environment and see them through to completion
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Maintain or obtain CPR certification and participate in site-based CPR drills (may be obtained through onboarding)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

PREFERRED

• Bilingual candidate in Spanish is strongly preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations and community organizations
• Phlebotomy training

• Previous clinical experience working as a medical assistant, EMT, home health aide, or nursing assistant is preferred

This position entails a significant amount of time in a mobile/community environment. While much of the work may take place on the mobile clinic (van) there are duties performed outside and adjacent to the mobile clinic. It will be necessary to dress for varying weather conditions as needed. The position requires the ability to commute to and from site locations and also work remotely as required.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.