ICONMA · Boston, Massachusetts, US

Medical Assistant I

Open16.12 - 18.70

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Posted 4 Sep 2026 · 16.12 - 18.70

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Our client, a Medical Center company, is looking for a Medical Assistant I for their Boston, MA location.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs clinic support in both the clinical and administrative areas: In the clinical area the practice assistant, under the direction and supervision of a licensed Nurse or Provider, and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice participates in the delivery of patient care.
  • In the administrative area the practice assistant gathers patient information for registration, schedules appointments, verifies demographic and financial information and assists in the facilitation of patient flow throughout the ambulatory setting.
  • Delivers care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to and demonstrates respect for patients.
  • Clinical Support: Under the direction of the licensed Nurse or Provider, performs a variety of appropriately delegated patient care interventions for patients and their families.
  • Collaborates with the licensed Nurse/clinic manager, as a member of the interdisciplinary team throughout the shift to determine appropriate work assignment and priorities, as well as communicates status of delegated task completion and outcome of patient data findings.
  • Maintains timely ongoing verbal communication.
  • Monitors patient flow including waiting room activity and communicating wait time updates to patients.
  • Informs nursing staff, technical staff and/or supervisor of arrival of patients.
  • Conducts pre-visit chart review and preparations for upcoming visits, including:
  • Identification and documentation of patient care needs based on clinic guidelines and protocols (e.g. live interpreter needs, Hoyer-lift).
  • Enters order for labs and tests to be completed at upcoming visit per clinic guidelines and protocols.
  • Greets patient in waiting room and escorts to exam room.
  • Uses recognized and accurate medical terminology and abbreviations for all documentation, avoiding the use of unapproved abbreviations, per Hospital policy.
  • Assists with intake process in the following areas as determined by departmental needs: Checks two patients identifiers
  • Accurately collects and documents in the medial records vital signs, chief complaint/reason for visit, and medical/family/social history.
  • Enter allergies and smoking status.
  • Documents current medications and prescriptions that need to be renewed.
  • Obtains immunization records/history, and enters findings into patient medical record Instructs patient on how to prepare for the provider (assisting as necessary).
  • Anticipates/sets up special equipment and/or supplies needed for visit.
  • Administers preventative/population health management screens and questionnaires (e.g. PHQ2 and other behavioral health screens) and records in medical record.
  • Arranges refills information for provider approval.
  • Downloads glucometer and other device data for provider review.
  • Alerts the provider when patient is ready and communicates abnormalities in findings (e.g. elevated temperature ).
  • Complies with department documentation standards to ensure a complete and accurate patient record.
  • Update patient pharmacy information.
  • Collects, labels, sends and may deliver specimens with appropriate laboratory slips and or requisitions.
  • Identifies emergency/crisis situations and initiates appropriate response actions within the scope of his/her role, including immediate communication of such events to the licensed Nurse/Physician.
  • Under direction of the licensed nurse or designee maintains competence of tasks and performs tasks in relation to a variety of technical skills which may include but are not limited to:
  • Provides basic skin care, including but not limited to:
  • Application of heat and cold, diabetic foot care, application of elastic stockings, and ace wraps.
  • Redundant to Q above Uses Universal precautions, performs wound care inclusive of simple dressing changes and saline irrigations.
  • Must arrange for Registered Nurse to be present for wound assessment with each dressing change.
  • Assists licensed nurse/health team members with various minor procedures limited to set up and breakdown of simple sterile procedure (e.g. sterile biopsy).
  • Draping and prepping patient under the direction of the licensed nurse or provider, including but not limited to:
  • Endometrial biopsy, IUD insertion and removal.
  • Pelvic exam Incision and drainage Punch biopsy.
  • Colonoscopy Suprapubic tube changes.
  • Provides basic patient equipment care including but not limited to: changing hearing aid batteries, applying splints/prostheses, etc.
  • Helps to complete patient visit:
  • Print disposition forms and patient education materials.
  • Assists with staging selected prior authorization for medication or supplies needed under the direction of nurse manager or designee.
  • Strictly adheres to isolation procedures as initiated by licensed personnel.
  • Performs initial cleaning/decontamination of equipment/materials and instruments.
  • Checks inventories, and restocks, replaces, assembles patient equipment and supplies.
  • Utilize the care team’s population health management registry or other applicable database for preventative care outreach, including: Review of patient data Reminding patients of test/screening needs (i.e. by phone, letter) Prints and displays care team registry data or other applicable database data.
  • Restocks, replaces assembles patient equipment and supplies ordered by Nurse Manager and/or designee.
  • Responsible for alerting licensed nurse, manager or designee of broken, or otherwise non-functional supplies or equipment.
  • Prepares supply order form.
  • Understand, respect and demonstrate patient confidentiality in all endeavors Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements:

  • HS diploma or GED plus at least one of the following:
  • Successful completion of a medical assistant program (CCMA, RMA, or CMA).
  • Requires at least 3 years of previous work experience.
  • Experience in clinical setting.
  • Ability to effectively speak, read, and write English.
  • Ability to perform basic math and quantitative measurements, e.g. obtains height and weight, measures urine output, etc.
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate in a courteous, pleasant and professional manner with patients, general public, staff members, outside agencies, and all other internal and external contacts.
  • Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
  • Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
  • Ability to work independently and to make decisions based on department policies and established procedures.
  • Basic computer proficiency is inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
  • Must be able to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.
  • Cast/splint care Guaiac.
  • Blood sugar and acetone, urine pH Glucose finger stick.
  • Application of external monitors.
  • GU irrigation set up.
  • Routine EKGs.
  • Hearing Test POCT (i.e. glucometer, pregnancy test, etc.)
  • Peak flow.
  • Visual acuity.
  • Vital signs.
  • Oxygen saturation by pulse oximeter.
  • Personal patient glucometer downloads.
  • Leg/girth measurements.
  • Biopsy set up.
  • Procedure tray set up.
  • Urine culture prep.
  • Simple dressing changes eg.
  • DSD.
  • Suture removal.
  • Specimen Collection.
  • Phlebotomy.
  • Must Have
  • High School
  • References
  • Skills Checklist
  • Submission Packet
  • Work Experience

Why Should You Apply?

  • Health Benefits
  • Referral Program
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

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