Location:  CHA Cambridge Hospital  Work Days:  Monday thru Friday 8a-4:30p Category:  Medical Assistant Job Type: Temporary Work Shift: Day  Union: No  Union Name: Non Union  Are you starting out in healthcare or looking for a career change? If you are looking to make a difference CHA’s temporary staffing department may have a role for you. We offer flexible schedules, varied assignments, competitive pay, and health insurance. Medical assistants are essential members or the care team. They provide clinical support to both patients and providers to ensure that the patient’s health care needs are addressed, while also contributing to the smooth operation of the clinic by facilitating patient flow. Actively and efficiently manage the flow of patients through the clinic: • Pre-visit chart medical record preparation and information gathering to optimize the visit. • Assist providers with medical histories • Appropriate documentation in the electronic health record • Check routine vital signs and point of care testing (based on patient’s reason for visit, age and diagnosis • Manages room cleaning, stocking, set-up, and turnover. • Participate in process improvement initiatives. • Assist co-workers in their duties within the limitations of training and scope of practice • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program. Work Experience: Ability to write and verbally communicate in English. Knowledge of a second language preferred. Minimum of 1 years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred. Minimum of one year administrative duties in a clinical setting 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. 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. Healthcare is changing rapidly. 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.