Medical Assistant - Quincy

Who is Gather Health?

We are a new and growing healthcare organization with a unique and innovative approach to healthcare. Our mission is to improve lives and communities through socially supported primary care for older adults.

Our innovative business model allows our clinicians to treat the whole patient - not just their clinical needs. We do this by having a dedicated care team that supports our clinicians by addressing our patients' social determinants of health and providing the highest quality of service possible.

Our ultimate vision is creating generational health and equity for communities across the country, one patient at a time.

What are the duties of the Medical Assistant?

The Medical Assistant will be part of the care-team which consists of physicians, advanced practice providers, medical technicians, and patient liaisons.

The MA position has been newly created to support the growing panel of patients for our Quincy clinic the individual will be responsible for ensuring a seamless flow during each visit, with duties including but not limited to the following :

Day-to-Day Duties

• Prepare exam rooms prior to each patient appointment
• Taking and recording vital signs and performing phlebotomy and EKG's
• Assist with labeling and sending specimens to lab and keeping lab area maintained
• Maintain supply area with necessary items and assist with the re-ordering process
• Assist with tasks such as follow-up phone calls, obtaining necessary patient records, and other administrative needs
• Provide high quality customer service to each patient and ensuring a smooth flow of events throughout their appointments
• Utilize EHR to review patient appointments, charts, and document notes

What are the requirements for this position?

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of two years' clinical experience in a comparable setting
• Experience using an EHR
• Ability to work physically in a clinic setting Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work for any employer in the United States

What are the preferred skills or experience?

• Medical Assistant certification
• Prior experience working in primary care
• Life or professional experience with the senior population
• Experience with Athena
• Bilingual in English and Vietnamese and / or Mandarin

What are the traits and characteristics of the ideal candidate most likely to succeed?

• Compassionate gets genuine joy from helping others
• Friendly people enjoy their company
• Positive sees glass as is half full vs. half empty
• Organized manages time effectively and operates efficiently
• Reliable takes responsibilities seriously and don't like to let people down

Why should I join Gather Health?

• We are a mission-based organization that is passionate about changing the way seniors experience primary care
• Our business model is unique and on the cutting-edge of the primary care industry
• Our leadership team is comprised of experienced individuals who are committed to creating not only the best patient experience, but also an amazing employee experience for our colleagues
• We are intentionally building a strong company culture and providing a compassionate and joyful work environment
• The organization was conceptualized, founded, and launched by experienced co-founders with a track record of success in the healthcare space

We offer competitive pay and benefits for our Full-Time colleagues, including :

• Paid Time Off (3 weeks on an accrual basis)
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Medical insurance coverage (health, dental, vision) with no waiting period for enrollment
• Short and Long-Term disability insurance at no cost to you
• Basic life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• 401K plan with 100% employer match up to 4% of your salary
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost to you
• Free on-site parking
• Supplemental benefits available for discounted prices (legal services, Aflac, hospital indemnity, accidental death & dismemberment, etc.)

Gather Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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