Medical Assistant

Job overview

The Medical Assistant role is onsite in Worcester, MA. Compensation is $20–$24 per hour, subject to experience, license or certification, and location. Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center serves Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and surrounding communities, and this position supports pediatric and adult patients. The assistant prepares patients and exam rooms, performs point-of-care testing and clinical procedures, and supports providers and nurses with patient information and follow-up. The role contributes to safe, evidence-based care and practice quality initiatives.

What you'll do

• Review the electronic health record before sessions and participate in pre-visit huddles
• maintain clean, organized, stocked exam rooms
• perform point-of-care testing, clinical procedures, and assessments according to center policies
• prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments
• assist providers and nurses with forms
• work with patient data to track and follow up on results
• meet compliance standards
• participate in training and quality improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

clinical support

pediatric care

adult care

point-of-care testing

patient preparation

electronic health records

worcester ma

community health center

$20–$24/hour

cpr certification

rotating evening/weekend/holiday shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance beginning on the first day of employment, with the health center paying 80% of premiums
• generous time off
• dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) with employer match
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Supports pediatric and adult care; evening, weekend, and/or holiday shifts may be required on a rotating basis; requires high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a Medical Assistant program, and CPR certification.

About the employer

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.