Medical Assistant (Lowell)

Medical Assistant (Lowell)Lowell, Massachusetts, United StatesThe Vascular Care Group is a rapidly expanding innovative outpatient practice offering life-changing care for vascular patients. With Board Certified physicians, world class facility, and strategic partnerships with local hospitals and networks, we offer a new, convenient model to treat vascular disease.This role is generally responsible for providing clinical support in an outpatient vascular medical office. The Medical Assistant will collaborate with clinical leadership to provide the best care to vascular patients.This role will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and to clinical leadership for clinical matters.Responsibilities:Assist as needed with patient care, including:Provide compassionate patient support and care, attention and assistance during office visitsSet-up room for patient procedures and ensure sterile environmentFollow accreditation guidelines and document as neededRecords patients' vital signs and maintains provider's notesEnsure patient medical records are comprehensive and completeAssist provider during office visits and proceduresAssists as needed with daily operations of the clinic and office-based lab, including:Assisting with scheduling patient appointments and maintaining communication to confirm future appointmentsMaintaining patient medical information, including medical history and health insuranceMaintains orders and stocks suppliesManaging office telephone, including answering calls and provide 24-hour call backs to patients as neededCleaning and sterilization of equipmentProper disposal of medical waste in accordance with facility guidelinesPrepare exam rooms and assist physicians and other clinical staff as neededProvide coverage until practice is closed for the day or last patient has left if after closing hoursMaintains HIPAA guidelinesMaintain compliance databasesComplete ad hoc projects as requestedRequirements:Completion of Medical Assistant Program and certification as a Medical AssistantBLS certificationProficiency in administrative tasks1+ year experience in a medical setting, ideally surgicalWilling to be available for local and/or regional assignments as neededBasic understanding of clinical tasksExcellent interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail$25/hour - $31/hour. Negotiable based on skills and experience.