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Medical Assistant - Adult Services

Latham Centers

  • Massachusetts
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    As a leader in special needs care, we seek a Medical Assistant to ensure individuals in our adult program receive compassionate medical support. Coordinate appointment transport and follow-up with Adult Services nursing staff, residential supervisors, and community medical professionals.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMassachusetts
    Websitehttps://www.lathamcenters.org/careers/

    Description

    Medical Assistant - Adult Services

    Hiring – Apply Today!

    Empower Lives. Advance Your Career. Make a Difference. Apply today to be a Medical Assistant in the Adult Services program at Latham Centers!

    At Latham Centers, we offer more than jobs—we provide meaningful careers. As a leader in special needs care, we seek a Medical Assistant to ensure individuals in our adult program receive compassionate medical support. You'll transport clients, coordinate care, document vital information, and assist with medications. While experience in a medical setting is helpful, it is not required—we provide training and support to help you succeed.

    Location: Across Cape Cod
    Compensation: $21.97 – $23.75 per hour (based on experience)
    Schedule: 40 hours per week

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Transport individuals to medical, psychiatric, and dental appointments
    • Complete all pre- and post-appointment paperwork
    • Coordinate appointment transport and follow-up with Adult Services nursing staff, residential supervisors, and community medical professionals
    • Document data and pertinent information from appointments into Therap
    • Transport and/or administer medications in accordance with MAP regulations as needed
    • Attend Adult Services nursing team meetings
    • Meet regularly with the Adult Services Nursing Manager
    Requirements:
    • High School Diploma or GED required
    • Driver’s license in good standing required
    • Computer literacy
    • Prior experience in a medical office and/or familiarity with medical terms preferred but not required
    • Ability to safely handle children in crisis situations with compassion
    • Willingness to intervene in instances of extreme behavior
    Benefits:
    • Generous 5 weeks of Paid Time Off
    • Top-notch health plans (with Latham covering the first 75% of the deductible through an HRA)
    • Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning
    • Childcare reimbursement
    • 403(b) Retirement fund match to secure your future (up to 5%!)
    • Latham may be able to provide temporary individual housing based on availability
    Latham Centers, Inc. (Latham) provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at Latham, admission or access to Latham, or any other aspect of the programs and activities that Latham operates.

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