Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Somerville OB/GYN **Requisition Number:** 10042 **Location:** CHA Somerville Campus **Work Days:** Varied shifts **Category:** Medical Assistant **Department:** CHA Obstetrics & Gynecology Center Somerville **Job Type:** Per Diem On Call **Work Shift:** Day / Evening **Hours/Week:** 0.00 **Union Name:** SH Laborers 381 **About CHA OB/GYN** Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a nationally recognized, award-winning health system proudly serving the communities of Boston’s metro-north region. As a leader in community-based care, CHA is committed to delivering high-quality, equitable, and culturally responsive care to every patient, regardless of background or circumstance. CHA's OB/GYN Department is a collaborative, interdisciplinary team offering comprehensive obstetric and gynecological services to a richly diverse patient population. Our team values inclusivity, respect, and clinical excellence, making CHA a unique and rewarding place to grow your career. **Position Overview** CHA is currently seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our OB/GYN practice in Somerville. In this vital role, you will support providers and patients by facilitating the smooth operation of clinic visits and contributing to the delivery of compassionate, high-quality care. You will be an integral part of a care team that supports the reproductive health needs of patients across all stages of life. **Key Responsibilities** • Efficiently manage patient flow and assist in rooming patients • Document medical histories and patient information in the electronic health record (EHR) • Take vital signs and perform point-of-care testing • Assist providers with clinical procedures • Book screening tests as part of the outreach process and booking follow up appointments (e.g., well child visits, vaccine booster visits) • Support proactive population health efforts through outreach, patient communications (calls, letters, MyCHArt messages), and care coordination **Qualifications** • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program, completion of an approved certified nursing assistant training program or one year of previous experience as a medical assistant in lieu of program completion required. • Certifications: Maintains current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. • Language Skills: Ability to write and verbally communicate in English. Fluency in a second language is strongly preferred. • Work Experience: Current experience as a Medical Assistant preferred. Experience with 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. 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._