Lowell Community Health Center Hiring for Medical Assistant- $5,000 sign on bonus Job at Lowell, MA Full Time

Lowell Community Health Center (Lowell CHC) is a diverse, community-based health care organization. Our programs have been recognized as national models and LCHC was named one of the top five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural competency. With a career at Lowell Community Health Center, you will be joining a dynamic team of passionate and talented people.

Full time, part time, and per diem positions are available.

(Sign on bonus prorated for part time. Per Diem is not eligible for sign on bonus)

Available Departments

ACO

Adult Medicine

Family Medicine

HIV Services

Metta

OBGYN/Family Planning

Opioid Office Based Addiction Treatment

Patient Walk In

Pediatric Medicine

Lowell Community Health Center is seeking MAs for our various departments. Our medical assistant team supports our diverse population with ranging acute needs. LCHC is known for our recognition of the needs and concerns of our patients within the various cultural frameworks of our community.

Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greets and escorts patients to assigned room or area.
• Measures vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, height and weight and records information on patient chart.
• Assists with selected procedures, such as pap smears, ear irrigation, vision/hearing tests, simple dressing change, 12-lead EKG; specimen collection, including simple wave testing; and CPR.
• Performs supply inventory and stocks medical and patient forms.
• Effectively and openly communicates with the multi-disciplinary team, other health care professionals and agencies.

Licensure: Recent Medical Assisting certificate or Certified Nursing Aide certificate program is required.

Certifications: Current BLS certification required

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.