Description Position at Health Care Resource Centers

Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant -  Boston, MA


HCRC (Health Care Resource Centers) is looking for an organized and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments and collect personal information from patients. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for taking vital signs, helping practitioners with treatment and collecting lab samples.

To be successful as a Medical Assistant you must have excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. An ideal candidate also demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Schedules intake appointments, records and verifies patients' information and prepares medical records on new and returning patientsCheck in patients, escort patients to and from waiting room, interviews patients and measures vital signs, records information into patients' electronic chartsAssist Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner with patient intakes and as neededObtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens such as urine sputum, for laboratory testingPrepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and disinfects treatment rooms, equipment and supplies using germicidesActs as receptionist, performs secretarial duties and prepares and maintains reports and recordsTriage/manage questions, phone contacts, and fax messagesFile lab results into appropriate binders and distribute lab results to counselorsAttend weekly staff meetings and in-service trainingsOther duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School Diploma of GEDMinimum age requirement of 18Medical Assistant Certification is required in state of employmentPhlebotomy is involved in the positionPossess CPR/BCLS certificationFamiliar with State Regulations, DEA regulations and TJC and / or CARF AccreditationExcellent written and verbal skills required; working knowledge of MS Office and patient management softwareAbility to establish a positive rapport with patients; demonstrate a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder population.1-2 years’ prior healthcare experience in similar field and environment preferredFluent in Spanish (optional)Satisfactory drug screen and background

COVID-19 considerations:

Everyone will be asked to be in compliance with the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State, County and City. 

Benefits:

Competitive salaryComprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)Generous paid time offExcellent growth and development opportunitiesSatisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

Here is what you can expect from us:

HCRC (Health Care Resource Centers) a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting.  Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.  

HCRC (Health Care Resource Centers) is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.