Medical Assistant - Quincy

Overview

Gather Health is 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 clinicians treat the whole patient by addressing social determinants of health with a dedicated care team that supports high-quality service. Our vision is generational health and equity for communities across the country, one patient at a time.

The Medical Assistant (MA) will be part of the care team which includes physicians, advanced practice providers, medical technicians, and patient liaisons. The MA position is created to support the growing patient panel for our Quincy clinic. The individual will ensure a seamless flow during visits, with duties including but not limited to the following:

• Prepare exam rooms prior to each patient appointment
• Take and record vital signs and perform phlebotomy and EKGs
• Assist with labeling and sending specimens to the lab and maintain the lab area
• Maintain the supply area and assist with re-ordering
• Assist with follow-up phone calls, obtain necessary patient records, and other administrative needs (15-25% of time)
• Provide high-quality customer service and ensure a smooth flow of events throughout appointments
• Utilize the 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’ experience working as an MA 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
• Ability to work in our various centers:
  Brockton, Quincy, Dorchester, and occasionally Lynn

• Prior experience in primary care
• Life or professional experience with the senior population
• Experience with Athena
• Bilingual in English and another language (preferred Spanish or Vietnamese)

• Compassionate – gets genuine joy from helping others
• Friendly – people enjoy their company
• Positive – maintains an optimistic outlook
• Organized – manages time effectively and operates efficiently
• Reliable – takes responsibilities seriously and does not like to let people down

• We are a mission-based organization passionate about changing how seniors experience primary care
• Our business model is unique and at the cutting edge of the primary care industry
• Our leadership team is committed to creating the best patient experience and an amazing employee experience
• We are building a strong company culture with a compassionate and joyful work environment
• Founded by experienced co-founders with a track record of success in healthcare
• Competitive pay and benefits for 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 salary
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost to you
• Free on-site parking
• Supplemental benefits available for discounted prices (legal services, Aflac, hospital indemnity, etc.)

Gather Health is committed to equal employment opportunity. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions are made without consideration of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, age, disability, political beliefs, military experience, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Gather Health uses E-Verify to confirm the work authorization of newly hired employees.