Salary: HOURLY WAGE RANGE: $19-21 Signing Bonus: $1,000.00
About Us
We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs.
The Medical Assistant: SSTAR is hiring a compassionate Medical Assistant for our fast-paced team. If you are a graduate of an accredited school but do not have your RMA yet, SSTAR will pay for your exam and give you 90 days to get certified!
Benefits
- 403B
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance through Massachusetts PFML
- Employee discounts, cell phone, eyewear etc.
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities to earn CEU's
- Voluntary Benefits including but not limited to, Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability Insurances
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in the maintenance of patient flow; including weight/height, vital signs, medication review, chief complaint and patient preparation as needed.
- Assist physicians with exams as required.
- Fill in as back up Health Unit Coordinator during their absence.
- Update clinical care guidelines into HER system.
- Triage incoming telephone calls.
- Schedule and cancel appointments in EMR system.
- Submit application for PT-1 form via www.mass.gov website.
- Assists with completion of paperwork.
- Maintains adequate stocking of exam rooms on a weekly basis.
- Completion of daily DRVS reports.
- Disposes of biohazard waste in exam rooms daily.
- Knowledge of the use of autoclave for sterilization of equipment and supplies.
- Must work an evening shift (6:30/7:00) once per week and/or coverage during vacation or callouts.
- Travel between three health centers located in Fall River, as needed.
- Use of linguistic capacity required as part of the position when appropriate.
- Completion of medication reconciliation, vaccine reconciliation, and depression screening on all patients.
- Other duties as required.
Keyword: Registered Medical Assistant
Required Experience:
Education & Experience
Requirements
- Accredited school certification for Medical Assistant.
- RMA certified, OR able to pass the exam within 90 days of hire (SSTAR covers the fee).
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to multitask, stay organized, and communicate clearly in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stay calm, focused, and compassionate with clients.
- Ability to work well with other professionals and maintain proper boundaries.
- Commitment to cultural competency and sensitivity to diversity.
Preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese).
From: SSTAR