Medical Assistant I - Steward Health Care

Steward Medical Group at Hawthorn Medical Associates is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Medical Assistant in our busy Internal Medicine Department.

The successful candidate will:

Work with patients at the beginning of their office appointment to obtain information, verify electronic health record data, take and record vital signs and prepare the room for the health care provider

Utilize aseptic techniques as necessary, and maintains all supplies needed for procedures in a clean and organized manner.

Perform injections as certified and permissible by law and in accordance with established protocols and procedures.

Clean exam/procedure room(s) and maintaining equipment between patients and at the end of the day in accordance with established protocol; document accordingly.

Execute paperwork as necessary for each patient including documenting in patients EMR, filing, and follow-up phone calls.

Interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress; bilingual communication skills helpful. Present a positive attitude and a professional appearance

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Successful completion of a degree or certificate program in Medical Assisting required.

Relevant professional experience preferred.

National certification from AAMA, NMAA or equivalent is a plus and earns a higher rate than non-certified MAs

Must be physically capable of lifting linens, supplies, and patients while utilizing proper body mechanics

We offer you:

• Vacation, holiday and sick time
• Medical, dental, vision and other elective insurances
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with company contribution
• Supportive culture and professional development
• Internal growth opportunities

Hawthorn Medical Associates, an affiliate of Steward Health Care, was established in 1970 and is the largest multi-specialty group practice in the Greater New Bedford area. We have many of the areas finest physicians who practice in our state-of-the-art facilities in a campus-like setting. They are supported by a skilled professional and support staff and together provide high quality, comprehensive medical care to more than 138,000 patients

About Steward Health Care
Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the countrys largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

For more information, visit steward.org

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.