Medical Assistant

About Curry College:

Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. In addition to the main campus classes for adult learners are also offered at our campus at Cordage Park in historic Plymouth. Curry College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Curry College offers 22 undergraduate majors, over 60 minors and concentrations, as well as five graduate programs.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

Job Description:

Part-time, non-exempt, non-benefited position for a medical assistant to work at the Health Services COVID Clinic overseeing the COVID-19 testing process for students, faculty and staff of Curry College.  Medical assistant will also provide light administrative coverage and assistance with clinic duties as needed. This is a per diem position providing coverage Monday-Thursday during 2021-2022 academic year.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in the opening/closing procedures of the COVID-19 surveillance testing site;
• Setup and breakdown of Covid Clinic testing site and restock supplies at the end the day;
• Monitor inventory and restock supplies during testing hours daily;
• Instruct and supervise individuals as needed during testing hours;
• Process Covid- 19 test samples. Able to collect, label, and process patient specimen to ensure accurate test results and box for transport to Lab;
• Answer phone calls, take detailed messages and triage to appropriate Covid Clinic staff as indicated;
• Add individuals to Isolation/Quarantine spreadsheets, provide accurate information and updates. Effectively communicate to Covid Clinic supervisor as indicated;
• Follow FERPA guidelines & HIPAA regulations;
• Other tasks as needed at Covid Clinic.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant training and certificate of completion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to be a team player; support and assist team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with COVID-19 testing. Previous experience in a medical office assisting with patient visits.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Rachel King at Rachel.king@curry.edu, (617) 979-3516, or King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St, or US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") - Boston Office, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, (617) 289-0111.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:

• a cover letter;
• a resume; and;
• a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles.

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