Somerville MALocation: CHA Somerville Campus Work Days: Varied Start Times Category: Medical Assistant Department: CHA Somerville Pediatrics Job Type: Full time Work Shift: Various Shifts Hours/Week: 40.00 Union: Yes Union Name: SH Laborers 381DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a leader in Primary Care, supporting a highly diverse population across the Boston metro-north region. Today, CHA serves more than 120,000 primary care patients during more than 300,000 annual visits. Services are available at 13 primary care centers, 3 teen health centers, via telehealth, and through some very special programs, right in patient homes. As a member of CHA Primary Care, you will be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation. You will help deliver care across the entire spectrum of primary care – with internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics and women’s health services. You will be in a team-based setting, where primary care works hand-in-hand with behavioral health, pharmacy, complex care and multilingual interpreter services. CHA is also a teaching hospital, with several primary care centers hosting CHA’s Harvard Internal Medicine residency and Tufts Family Medicine residency. Job Duties: Actively and efficiently manage the flow of patients through the clinic. Actively communicate with patients to set expectations, i.e., wait times and what to expect during the visit. Pre-visit chart medical record preparation and information gathering to optimize the visit. Room patients: assist providers with medical histories, appropriate documentation in the electronic health record, check routine vital signs. Perform point of care testing. Perform screening questionnaires and pain scores as needed. Initiate team huddles and participate in team/department meetings. Assist providers with clinical procedures. Participate in process improvement initiatives. Update computerized reminders and snapshot. Review and update overdue health maintenance and open orders. Book screening tests as part of the outreach process (e. g., mammograms, colonoscopies) and occasionally books follow up appointments (e.g., well child visits, vaccine booster visits). Participates in proactive population management of chronic diseases by generating MyCHArt messages, sending templated letters, and calling patients by telephone. Tracks completion of certain patient tests. Participate in shared medical appointments, including recording history and findings into the electronic health record. Participates in the education of students and residents by explaining the MA role and allowing observation of their work for training purposes.Qualifications: Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program, current experience as a Medical Assistant in outpatient setting, and AHA BLS required. Knowledge of a second language is preferred. In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA. Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality. At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
Somerville MALocation: CHA Somerville Campus Work Days: Varied Start Times Category: Medical Assistant Department: CHA Somerville Pediatrics Job Type: Full time Work Shift: Various Shifts Hours/Week: 40.00 Union: Yes Union Name: SH Laborers 381DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a leader in Primary Care, supporting a highly diverse population across the Boston metro-north region. Today, CHA serves more than 120,000 primary care patients during more than 300,000 annual visits. Services are available at 13 primary care centers, 3 teen health centers, via telehealth, and through some very special programs, right in patient homes. As a member of CHA Primary Care, you will be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation. You will help deliver care across the entire spectrum of primary care – with internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics and women’s health services. You will be in a team-based setting, where primary care works hand-in-hand with behavioral health, pharmacy, complex care and multilingual interpreter services. CHA is also a teaching hospital, with several primary care centers hosting CHA’s Harvard Internal Medicine residency and Tufts Family Medicine residency. Job Duties: Actively and efficiently manage the flow of patients through the clinic. Actively communicate with patients to set expectations, i.e., wait times and what to expect during the visit. Pre-visit chart medical record preparation and information gathering to optimize the visit. Room patients: assist providers with medical histories, appropriate documentation in the electronic health record, check routine vital signs. Perform point of care testing. Perform screening questionnaires and pain scores as needed. Initiate team huddles and participate in team/department meetings. Assist providers with clinical procedures. Participate in process improvement initiatives. Update computerized reminders and snapshot. Review and update overdue health maintenance and open orders. Book screening tests as part of the outreach process (e. g., mammograms, colonoscopies) and occasionally books follow up appointments (e.g., well child visits, vaccine booster visits). Participates in proactive population management of chronic diseases by generating MyCHArt messages, sending templated letters, and calling patients by telephone. Tracks completion of certain patient tests. Participate in shared medical appointments, including recording history and findings into the electronic health record. Participates in the education of students and residents by explaining the MA role and allowing observation of their work for training purposes.Qualifications: Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program, current experience as a Medical Assistant in outpatient setting, and AHA BLS required. Knowledge of a second language is preferred. In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA. Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality. At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
Waltham MAABOUT JF&CSFor more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals and families of build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of ALL faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Through an integrated portfolio of more than 40 programs reaching communities throughout Eastern and Central Massachusetts, JF&CS focuses on meeting the needs of new parents and their children, older adults and family caregivers, children and adults with disabilities, and people experiencing poverty, hunger, or domestic abuse.ABOUT OUR HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAMHealthy Families Central Middlesex is an intensive weekly home visiting program for first-time parents 23 years of age and younger providing family advocacy and parental coaching. Family Support Advocates are trained by Children's Trust and are employed by Jewish Family and Children's Service located in Waltham. The program goals are to prevent child abuse and neglect, support health and development of children, assist with parental education and economic self-sufficiency, promote optimal parental health and wellness, and reduce repeat teen pregnancies. Our teamwork, training and work with families is currently being conducted with a combination of in-person home visits and virtually through Zoom, FaceTime, and WhatsApp.Healthy Families Central Middlesex provides home based service in the cities and towns of Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Boxborough, Burlington, Cambridge, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Needham, Newton, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, Wilmington, Winchester, and Woburn.ABOUT YOUAs the Program Supervisor you will be part of the leadership team and will support the staff in their work with young families. We are looking for a candidate who is collaborative, supportive to their colleagues and partner with those they oversee, rather than a traditional command and control management style. The Healthy Family Team is very much rooted in a collaborative approach to teamwork, support and reflective feedback. Strong organizational skills are a must.ABOUT THE ROLE:The Program Supervisor roles is a full-time position of 36.25 hours per week.The hourly rate of pay is $31.This position is hybrid where your schedule will include time in our Waltham office and working from home.Your workday will include:Provide weekly reflective supervision sessions (both clinical and administrative supervision) for family support advocates (up to 5).Foster mutual respect and camaraderie among all staff.Supervise and train staff to ensure high quality service delivery which meets the needs of families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic backgrounds.Provide timely support and oversite of all service documentation, both paper and electronic forms and all entries into a web-based data system.Manage and oversee the planning, development, and implementation of the program's required annual groups for young parents.Network with community agencies to provide appropriate referrals and connections for children and families. Promote community awareness regarding our program's services through outreach and networking while advocating for identified needs of participant families.Act as liaison between collaborating community agencies and groups as appropriate.As a key member of the leadership team, collaborate with the Program Coordinator in developing and implementing staff training and collecting and analyzing program monitoring data to meet Healthy Families America standards.Perform other reasonable duties requested by Program Coordinator. Follow all agency policies and procedures.The role comes with the following benefits:Best-in field paid time off, including 22 days of vacation time, plus 10 national and some Jewish holidaysPaid sick timeMileage reimbursementImmediate eligibility for insurance and benefitsMedical, Dental and Vision PlansLife InsurancePet Insurance403b Retirement PlansDisability, Critical Illness, and Accident InsuranceEducational, Experience and Skills Requirements:Bachelor's Degree required with 3-years relevant experience, MSW or Advanced Degree preferredExperience in home visiting with families is preferred, but not essential, with focus on prevention strategies for children 0-3.Knowledge of infant/child development and parent- child relationships, maternal/paternal-infant health and the impact of child abuse and neglect, and understanding of a strength-based modelExperience with providing supervision including reflective practice, team building, staff motivation and support in a stressful work environment, and group facilitationExperience working and collaborating in a multicultural environmentStrong interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge of community resources helpfulProficiency in another language would be an advantage but not essential to the roleStrong organizational skills essentialStrong writing and computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (excel, word, outlook, power point) essentialABOUT THE PROCESSApplying for the position of Program Supervisor has the following requirements:A current resumeCover letterCOVID-19 vaccination and proof of vaccineIf you are selected for consideration, the hiring process could include:An initial phone screenAn in-person interview with team membersBackground check3 References, including two professional referencesCopy of highest education receivedOther hiring requirements**In compliance with federal vaccine mandates, COVID-19 vaccination & proof of vaccine will be required prior to employment or employees must have an approved exemption for medical or religious reasons by the first day of employment with JF&CS.**JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions and highly values diversity, equity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability.
Cambridge MALocation: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: Monday- Friday, varied times Category: Nurse Practitioner Department: CHA Zinberg Clinic Job Type: PT20Plus HPW Work Shift: Various Shifts Hours/Week: 30.00 Union: Yes Union Name: MNA CambridgeDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a leader in Primary Care, supporting a highly diverse population across the Boston metro-north region. Today, CHA serves more than 120,000 primary care patients during more than 300,000 annual visits. Services are available at 13 primary care centers, 3 teen health centers, via telehealth, and through some very special programs, right in patient homes. As a member of CHA Primary Care, you will be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation. You will help deliver care across the entire spectrum of primary care – with internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics and women’s health services. You will be in a team-based setting, where primary care works hand-in-hand with behavioral health, pharmacy, complex care and multilingual interpreter services. CHA is also a teaching hospital, with several primary care centers hosting CHA’s Harvard Internal Medicine residency and Tufts Family Medicine residency. Responsibilities:1. Assess the physical and psychosocial health of individuals and families by:a. Obtaining health, medical and social histories using the problem oriented (SOAP) recording system.b. Evaluating, interpreting and recording the developmental status of the patient and family in order to plan and execute proper intervention.c. Performing physical examinations.2. Diagnose health and development problems.3. Cares for patients suffering from acute and chronic diseases by managing Therapeutic regimens according to established guidelines.4. Consults appropriately with collaborating physician in accordance with guidelines.5. Initiates, evaluates and modifies the effectiveness of therapeutic plans, collaborating appropriately with other members of the health care team.6. Assesses the patient's level of health education and provides appropriate teaching.7. Orders laboratory and radiographic studies as necessary for the determination of health status according to guidelines. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings. Evaluates results and determines which findings require consultation or referrals to other Providers.8. Works with the community to assess health needs. Assists in the development and implementation of programs designed to meet community needs.9. Attends conferences and meetings with other agencies, providers, neighborhood health associations and other advisory groups to share information, discuss common problems, give reports and seek consumer input etc.10. Maintains stock supplies of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment.11. Maintains accurate records, and maintains referral books and tickler files for follow-up of specific problems.12. Participates in quality care of evaluations to include record audits and initiation/revision of guidelines, policies and procedures. Attends and contributes to clinical meeting of specialty and other meetings.13. Attends continuing education conferences and programs to obtain requisite numbers of CEU's as required by legislation for registration and certification. Maintains current awareness of new concepts, methods, techniques, regulations, etc., related to the Nurse Practitioner role.14. Provides clinical learning situation and appropriate supervision for nursing students as required.15. Maintains confidentiality of information at all times.16. Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations. Observes and promotes hospital policies.17. Consistently supports the department's team approach to provision of quality service to its customers.18. Communicates effectively and works as part of a team. Displays ability to get along with co-workers, other departments and the public.19. Adjusts to new, different, or urgent work situations.20. Performs other related or similar duties as directed or as responsibilities necessitate.Requirements:Education/Training: Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or graduate of a Bachelors or Masters Degree program, with an incorporated Nurse Practitioner Program. Knowledge of a second language preferred.Licensure: Registered to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in an expanded role. Maintains DEA number and Mass DPH registration to prescribe controlled substances. MA. RN Licensure requiredCertifications: Must have taken and passed a recognized national certification exam and have Maintained certification. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification. Must successfully complete The Cambridge Health Alliance credentialing process.Work Experience: A minimum of two (2) years nurse practitioner experience required. Infectious Disease experience required. In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA. Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality. At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
Cambridge MALocation: CHA Cambridge Hospital Work Days: Monday- Friday, varied times Category: Nurse Practitioner Department: CHA Zinberg Clinic Job Type: PT20Plus HPW Work Shift: Various Shifts Hours/Week: 30.00 Union: Yes Union Name: MNA CambridgeDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a leader in Primary Care, supporting a highly diverse population across the Boston metro-north region. Today, CHA serves more than 120,000 primary care patients during more than 300,000 annual visits. Services are available at 13 primary care centers, 3 teen health centers, via telehealth, and through some very special programs, right in patient homes. As a member of CHA Primary Care, you will be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation. You will help deliver care across the entire spectrum of primary care – with internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics and women’s health services. You will be in a team-based setting, where primary care works hand-in-hand with behavioral health, pharmacy, complex care and multilingual interpreter services. CHA is also a teaching hospital, with several primary care centers hosting CHA’s Harvard Internal Medicine residency and Tufts Family Medicine residency. Responsibilities:1. Assess the physical and psychosocial health of individuals and families by:a. Obtaining health, medical and social histories using the problem oriented (SOAP) recording system.b. Evaluating, interpreting and recording the developmental status of the patient and family in order to plan and execute proper intervention.c. Performing physical examinations.2. Diagnose health and development problems.3. Cares for patients suffering from acute and chronic diseases by managing Therapeutic regimens according to established guidelines.4. Consults appropriately with collaborating physician in accordance with guidelines.5. Initiates, evaluates and modifies the effectiveness of therapeutic plans, collaborating appropriately with other members of the health care team.6. Assesses the patient's level of health education and provides appropriate teaching.7. Orders laboratory and radiographic studies as necessary for the determination of health status according to guidelines. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings. Evaluates results and determines which findings require consultation or referrals to other Providers.8. Works with the community to assess health needs. Assists in the development and implementation of programs designed to meet community needs.9. Attends conferences and meetings with other agencies, providers, neighborhood health associations and other advisory groups to share information, discuss common problems, give reports and seek consumer input etc.10. Maintains stock supplies of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment.11. Maintains accurate records, and maintains referral books and tickler files for follow-up of specific problems.12. Participates in quality care of evaluations to include record audits and initiation/revision of guidelines, policies and procedures. Attends and contributes to clinical meeting of specialty and other meetings.13. Attends continuing education conferences and programs to obtain requisite numbers of CEU's as required by legislation for registration and certification. Maintains current awareness of new concepts, methods, techniques, regulations, etc., related to the Nurse Practitioner role.14. Provides clinical learning situation and appropriate supervision for nursing students as required.15. Maintains confidentiality of information at all times.16. Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations. Observes and promotes hospital policies.17. Consistently supports the department's team approach to provision of quality service to its customers.18. Communicates effectively and works as part of a team. Displays ability to get along with co-workers, other departments and the public.19. Adjusts to new, different, or urgent work situations.20. Performs other related or similar duties as directed or as responsibilities necessitate.Requirements:Education/Training: Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or graduate of a Bachelors or Masters Degree program, with an incorporated Nurse Practitioner Program. Knowledge of a second language preferred.Licensure: Registered to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in an expanded role. Maintains DEA number and Mass DPH registration to prescribe controlled substances. MA. RN Licensure requiredCertifications: Must have taken and passed a recognized national certification exam and have Maintained certification. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification. Must successfully complete The Cambridge Health Alliance credentialing process.Work Experience: A minimum of two (2) years nurse practitioner experience required. Infectious Disease experience required. In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA. Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality. At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
Somerville MALocation: CHA Somerville Campus
Work Days: Varied Start Times
Category: Medical Assistant
Department: CHA Somerville Pediatrics
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Various Shifts
Hours/Week: 40.00
Union: Yes
Union Name: SH Laborers 381
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a leader in Primary Care, supporting a highly diverse population across the Boston metro-north region. Today, CHA serves more than 120,000 primary care patients during more than 300,000 annual visits. Services are available at 13 primary care centers, 3 teen health centers, via telehealth, and through some very special programs, right in patient homes. As a member of CHA Primary Care, you will be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation. You will help deliver care across the entire spectrum of primary care – with internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics and women’s health services. You will be in a team-based setting, where primary care works hand-in-hand with behavioral health, pharmacy, complex care and multilingual interpreter services. CHA is also a teaching hospital, with several primary care centers hosting CHA’s Harvard Internal Medicine residency and Tufts Family Medicine residency.
Job Duties: Actively and efficiently manage the flow of patients through the clinic. Actively communicate with patients to set expectations, i.e., wait times and what to expect during the visit. Pre-visit chart medical record preparation and information gathering to optimize the visit. Room patients: assist providers with medical histories, appropriate documentation in the electronic health record, check routine vital signs. Perform point of care testing. Perform screening questionnaires and pain scores as needed. Initiate team huddles and participate in team/department meetings. Assist providers with clinical procedures. Participate in process improvement initiatives. Update computerized reminders and snapshot. Review and update overdue health maintenance and open orders. Book screening tests as part of the outreach process (e. g., mammograms, colonoscopies) and occasionally books follow up appointments (e.g., well child visits, vaccine booster visits). Participates in proactive population management of chronic diseases by generating MyCHArt messages, sending templated letters, and calling patients by telephone. Tracks completion of certain patient tests. Participate in shared medical appointments, including recording history and findings into the electronic health record. Participates in the education of students and residents by explaining the MA role and allowing observation of their work for training purposes.
Qualifications: Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program, current experience as a Medical Assistant in outpatient setting, and AHA BLS required. Knowledge of a second language is preferred.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
Somerville MALocation: CHA Somerville Campus
Work Days: Varied Start Times
Category: Medical Assistant
Department: CHA Somerville Pediatrics
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Various Shifts
Hours/Week: 40.00
Union: Yes
Union Name: SH Laborers 381
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a leader in Primary Care, supporting a highly diverse population across the Boston metro-north region. Today, CHA serves more than 120,000 primary care patients during more than 300,000 annual visits. Services are available at 13 primary care centers, 3 teen health centers, via telehealth, and through some very special programs, right in patient homes. As a member of CHA Primary Care, you will be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation. You will help deliver care across the entire spectrum of primary care – with internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics and women’s health services. You will be in a team-based setting, where primary care works hand-in-hand with behavioral health, pharmacy, complex care and multilingual interpreter services. CHA is also a teaching hospital, with several primary care centers hosting CHA’s Harvard Internal Medicine residency and Tufts Family Medicine residency.
Job Duties: Actively and efficiently manage the flow of patients through the clinic. Actively communicate with patients to set expectations, i.e., wait times and what to expect during the visit. Pre-visit chart medical record preparation and information gathering to optimize the visit. Room patients: assist providers with medical histories, appropriate documentation in the electronic health record, check routine vital signs. Perform point of care testing. Perform screening questionnaires and pain scores as needed. Initiate team huddles and participate in team/department meetings. Assist providers with clinical procedures. Participate in process improvement initiatives. Update computerized reminders and snapshot. Review and update overdue health maintenance and open orders. Book screening tests as part of the outreach process (e. g., mammograms, colonoscopies) and occasionally books follow up appointments (e.g., well child visits, vaccine booster visits). Participates in proactive population management of chronic diseases by generating MyCHArt messages, sending templated letters, and calling patients by telephone. Tracks completion of certain patient tests. Participate in shared medical appointments, including recording history and findings into the electronic health record. Participates in the education of students and residents by explaining the MA role and allowing observation of their work for training purposes.
Qualifications: Graduation from a Medical Assistant Program, current experience as a Medical Assistant in outpatient setting, and AHA BLS required. Knowledge of a second language is preferred.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.