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Job Details Job Type: Full-time Location: Salem, MA Opportunity Overview North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is an industry leader in exceptional community healthcare delivery. Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager the Medical Assistant is responsible in assisting providers (physicians, NP, Behavioral health, nurses) with patient visits including administrative, clinical and laboratory duties. S(he) is expected to take a very active role within the team in terms of ongoing duties and in seeking constant improvement to the processes. Responsibilities: ?\Provides outstanding customer service, both to internal and external customers \Screens patients according to established protocol including but not limited to height, weight, urine testing, hematocrits, vision testing, blood pressure, PHQ-9 \Prepares paperwork for referrals as needed \Provides translation services as needed \Sets up for procedures as listed under the MA competency checklist \Obtains tests as delineated under the MA competency checklist \Performs the tasks within the EMR as listed in the MA competency checklist \Participates in the orders, hospital discharge and ER tracking \Clean and stock exam rooms \Perform quality assurance tests as necessary \Maintain an inventory control system \Maintain sterilization statistics \Answers phone or EMR message when needed \Contacts patients as needed, via letter, telephone or patient portal \Schedules patients as needed \HIPAA: Maintains integrity and completeness of medical record and patient confidentiality \Copies and faxes documents as needed \And other assigned duties to support the patient care team Requirements \Graduate of a Medical Assistant program? \Two years\' experience in a community-based or ambulatory care setting. \Completion or willingness to complete Basic Life Support training (CPR) \Ability to work effectively as part of the team \Willingness to be flexible about work assignments \Strong interpersonal and communication skills \Bilingual especially Spanish or Portuguese a plus \Current vaccination against pertussis and tetanus. \Competency in working with Microsoft Office Suite and GE Centricity is a plus This is an administrative job by nature but does require mobility and being able to commute from various offices and patient homes. Must be able to use a computer/laptop and phone in addition to the mobility. ? As a health center, NSCH ensures that all employees comply with the annual requirements for vaccinations and health screenings. All employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment unless they have been granted a religious or medical exception. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination must be provided, and prospective employees must be vaccinated before their first day of employment, submitting their vaccination record and pre-hire paperwork. If you need to request an exemption from the vaccine requirement or have any inquiries regarding this policy, please get in touch with the Human Resources Department at hr@nschi.org.