Medical Assistant

Facility: FMC (Federal Medical Center) Devens

Duration: Base 1 year + Option 4 years

Schedule: 6:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday Through Friday 40hurs work a week

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $28.72 (base salary $23.63 + H&W $5.09)

Job Description:

• The contractor shall perform Medical Assistant duties, including but not limited to:

• Taking patient medical histories and preparing medical data for provider visits.

• Preparing pertinent forms for physicians and/or Advanced Practice Providers.

• Maintaining office and patient care-related supplies.

• Performing and recording patient vital signs in the electronic medical record.

• Filing/scanning medical records and providing patient education.

• Assisting with initial patient triage and chronic care clinics.

• Preparing exam rooms and assisting in minor surgical and diagnostic procedures.

• Assisting providers during examinations by handing instruments and performing basic procedures.

• Answering phones and managing patient requests.

• Educating patients on basic health conditions and treatment plans.

• Scheduling patient appointments.

Required Educational and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Completion of a Medical Assistant training program from an accredited institution

Preferred.

1 year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Certification preferred: CMA, RMA, NCMA, or CCMA.

CPR/BLS certification required