Medical Assistant

South Shore Health

. Support the practice with overall responsibility for maintaining efficient patient flow .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeWeymouth • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including vital signs monitoring, phlebotomy, and assisting with medical procedures. Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and medical staff while adhering to safety and infection control protocols.

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BLS - Basic Life SupportCMA - Certified Medical AssistantPatient EducationClinical SkillsElectronic Medical Records

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Hard Skills

PhlebotomyVital Signs MonitoringWound CareMedical Procedures AssistancePatient SchedulingInfection ControlAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgeMedical DocumentationEmergency Response

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

MeditechLotus NotesI-healElectronic Medical Records Software

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS - Basic Life SupportCMA - Certified Medical Assistant

Industry Keywords

Patient FlowClinical SettingPatient EducationInfection Control GuidelinesEmergency Situations

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the practice with overall responsibility for maintaining efficient patient flow
Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms
Assist physicians with routine and complex procedures, minor procedures, and wound care under MD, NP, or PA supervision
Take and document vital signs and measurements
Perform phlebotomy, administer vaccines, and perform treatments and procedures as ordered
Provide patient education, counseling, testing, and screenings
Maintain patient rooms, set up and stock supplies, and order and track practice supplies
Schedule appointments, process orders, collect encounter forms, answer phones, file, prepare correspondence and charts, and obtain referrals and paperwork
Determine reasons for visits or calls, flag urgent responses, take messages, and notify appropriate medical staff
Coordinate room rotations
Receive test results and call patients regarding laboratory and test follow-up under provider direction
Clean instruments and equipment according to infection control guidelines and maintain sterilizer competencies
Communicate critical patient information to nurses and providers
Coordinate schedule changes and verify schedules
Participate in daily huddles, staff meetings, workflow meetings, and preparation of yearly evaluations
Cross-train to cover front desk duties, including patient check-in/out and administrative tasks
Use Meditech, Lotus Notes, and i-heal; upload photographs into Meditech and i-heal
Precept new employees and mentor, train, and share workflow and policy knowledge
Commit to two annual flu clinic sessions
Follow safety, identification, hand hygiene, universal precautions, PPE, hazardous-material disposal, body-mechanics, and communication procedures
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred
Experience in a clinical setting preferred
BLS - Basic Life Support required
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant certificate preferred
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Strong clinical and judgment skills
Good organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to work successfully as a team player
Demonstrated knowledge of varied medical procedures
Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and English grammar
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to read, understand and respond to detailed oral and written instructions; communicate clearly
Able to both lead and take direction from Nursing Supervisor
Computer proficiency, including electronic medical records, telephone communications, email, and other computer software
Ability to work the required weekend and holiday schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
Day shift
Two sessions of the annual flu clinics
Required weekend and holiday schedule