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Weekday Home-Based Medical Assistant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Clinical and administrative support experience
  • Phlebotomy certification
  • Knowledge of medication administration
  • Ability to maintain accurate documentation

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical support to nursing and primary care staff during home visits
  • Perform and document vital signs, blood glucose checks, and weights for participants
  • Perform phlebotomy procedures during home visits as requested
  • Report observations and assessments promptly to nursing or primary care staff

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork

About the company

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Upham's Community Care

  • Hospitals & Health Systems
  • SME
  • 501–1,000
Upham’s Community Care offers medical, dental, vision, elder, and urgent care; WIC; home health care; and PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) to North Dorchester and its surrounding neighborhoods in Boston, Mass. This care is tailored to meet the cultural, financial, language, and access needs of our vibrant and diverse community. Proudly serving our community since 1971. ~ Are you a health care professional or interested in equity issues in health care? Our core values are compassion and respect for those in our care and for one another. Visit our Careers page: uphamscornerhealthcenter.org/careers ~ Boston health care partners include Boston Medical Center, Mass General Brigham, and Boston Children’s Hospital. UCC is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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Job description

Position Title: Home-Based Medical Assistant

Department: PACE

Supervisor:  Medical Assistant Supervisor/ Nurse Manager

Hours per week:  40 (Monday to Friday)

Pay Range:  The expected base pay for the position is $18-$30.65 per hour and may be increased based on other factors, such as language, certifications, etc.

Primary Function: 

Provide clinical and administrative support to the Primary Care and Nursing teams in caring for participants in their homes. Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy, taking and recording vital signs, assisting with medication administration (including insulin), and completing simple dressing changes as directed. Must be flexible and willing to take on tasks within the scope of practice as requested by nursing and primary care staff, while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to safety protocols.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide clinical support to nursing and primary care staff during home visits.
  • Perform and document vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, O₂ saturation), blood glucose checks, and weights for participants in their homes.
  • Perform phlebotomy procedures during home visits as requested.
  • Report observations and assessments promptly to nursing or primary care staff.
  • Administer pre-filled insulin or medications (including eye drops and topical ointments) and perform simple dressing changes during home visits as directed.
  • Discard any expired medications appropriately, including insulin and eye drops, following protocol.
  • Participate in the PACE QAPI Program, including evaluating MA services and implementing quality improvement interventions.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all home-based services provided.
  • Comply with PACE policies and procedures, including competency requirements.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the MA supervisor or Nurse Manager.

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