Certified Medical Assistant
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Job overview
Advocates is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant. The Certified Medical Assistant will provide overall administrative support to the Mental Health team at Worcester Jail and House of Correction, maintaining psychiatry schedules, performing data entry and faxing, and handling medication data for the opioid use disorder program.
Key focus areas include Perform clerical or administrative duties in support of clinical operations., Oversee scheduling of psychiatry appointments., and Coordinate EKG’s and lab draws as needed for the opioid use disorder program..
Important skills include Microsoft Office Suite, Office Procedures And Equipment, Exceptional Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Excellent Communication Skills, and English.
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Overview
Starting Rate: $23.00 - $27.00/hr
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
The Certified Medical Assistant will provide overall administrative support to the Mental Health team at Worcester Jail and House of Correction. The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for maintaining psychiatry schedules, data entry, faxing and providing clerical support to the department staff. They will also be responsible for obtaining, inputting, and tracking data for the medication for the opioid use disorder program.
Who We Are
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Shift
First Shift
Additional Shift Details
Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Responsibilities
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Performs clerical or administrative duties in support of clinical operations.
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Oversee scheduling of psychiatry appointments.
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Coordinate EKG’s and lab draws as needed for the opioid use disorder program
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Verify medications in conjunction with the psychiatric nurse.
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Assist program manager in obtaining and tracking all data for individuals in the opioid use disorder program.
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Maintain medical records, data tracking sheets, and documentation for audits.
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Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
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Attend trainings as assigned.
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Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED and current certification as a medical assistant.
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Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
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Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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Must have the ability to obtain security clearance to enter the jail.
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Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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Must have knowledge of office procedures and equipment.
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Must have exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask in busy environment.
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Must have excellent communication skills and ability to read/write English.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
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Job Locations US-MA-West Boylston
Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED
Job ID 2026-13343
Organization Advocates
Type Regular Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Business Unit Behavioral Health
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