Medical Assistant

Under the direction of a nurse, assists with assessments, treatments and the overall care of the participants.  Demonstrates proficiency in administering personal and professional healthcare services in a respectful manner, with the goal of assisting frail elders to remain living in the community for as long as they may do so safely.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists the center doctors, nurse practitioners and nurses with minor office procedures.
• Renders participant care within the scope of their training.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures:  finger stick blood sugars; PT/INR; etc.
• Performs EKG’s, urine dips, stools for occult blood. 
• Assists with treatments, collection of specimens, oxygen use and vital sign monitoring, as directed by the primary nurse.
• Reports medical complaints, changes in physical, cognitive or functional status, and daily absences in the ADH to the primary nurse.
• Provides verbal updates or written documentation of all treatments.
• Restocks supplies for medical exam rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and supply closets.  Changes beds in the quiet room.  Does laundry daily.
• Relates well to participants.   Anticipates their needs and encourages independence. 
• Serves as van monitor to and from center, medical appointments, hospital testing, and for errands as needed.
• May be asked to support on the dayroom floor with lunch and activities
• Attends daily staff meetings and team meetings to share information and participate in developing participants’ care plans.
• Interacts with participants, caregivers, other health care providers and community professionals in a courteous and professional manner.
• Schedules physicals and follow up appointments for IDT members as directed
• Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specification:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current Medical Assistant Certificate in Massachusetts or at least two years’ experience as a phlebotomist. 
• Minimum of 1 year experience with a geriatric population
• Computer experience and experience working with an EMR
• Ability to convey information clearly and succinctly with all employees, so that relevant information is communicated appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and to be able to work well with others.
• Ability to work within a team concept and to be considerate of co-workers and colleagues.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, to be a self-starter, and to complete tasks on time.

Ability to be able to quickly recognize situations/problems before they become acute, and to be able to implement effective solutions and understand consequences. 
Covid vaccine required.