What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant-Reproductive Health position at Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc.?
Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about health equity? Do you enjoy helping people?
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.
We are currently hiring a Reproductive Health Medical Assistant based in Worcester. Using a team-based approach to care, the Medical Assistant works with Women’s health team members to provide high quality, safe, evidence-based care to the specific population. Responsible for the coordination and quality assurance for the OB/GYN specialty clinic at the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center and to provide health education services to patients including family planning, counseling, and education, pregnancy testing, options counseling and education on sexually transmitted infections.
As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the diversity of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you are passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.
Essential Functions:
- Performs Office Visit Planning/reviews EHR prior to the start of the session and is part of a pre-visit huddle with WH team members
- Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and visitors. Ensures exam rooms are kept clean, organized, and fully stocked. Maintain an inventory of contraceptive supplies and distribute as appropriate.
- Performs point-of-care testing, clinical procedures, and assessments according to Health Center policies and procedures.
- Prepares patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments including assisting in Colposcopy clinic and to perform all duties related to the smooth functioning of
colposcopy services at the health center including scheduling issues, equipment and instrument maintenance and assisting in the development of procedures. - To assist the OB/GYN specialty clinic at the health center tracking all referral to outside GYN and making sure that patients keep their appointment.
- Assist WH Coordinator with tracking high risk perinatal patients who have transferred because of high-risk conditions. Assist with tracking all the OB ultrasounds that have been ordered and scheduling follow up on normal reports.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent, completion of a Medical Assistant certification program
- CPR certification
- 1-2 years’ specialty care experience in Women’s Health.
- Knowledge of applicable regulations and community resources
- Bilingual preferred
- Our health center requires all employees to have the most recent COVID-19 booster and the yearly flu vaccine.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on related experience
- Medical insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
- Includes coverage for same-sex domestic partners and gender affirming care.
- Generous time off packages
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
Salary : $20 - $24
