Medical Assistant – OB/GYN

South Shore Health

Per-diem OB/GYN Medical Assistant supporting patient flow, clinical procedures, testing, and front-desk operations at South Shore Health. Providing patient care across Plymouth and Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Posted 8/12/2026part-timePlymouth • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in clinical procedures, patient care, and administrative tasks within an OB/GYN practice, while ensuring compliance with safety and infection-control policies. Exhibits strong communication and organizational skills to effectively support patient flow and collaborate with healthcare providers.

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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)Proficiency in MeditechClinical-Setting ExperiencePatient Education and Counseling

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementWound Care AssistancePatient Room Setup and StockingElectronic Medical Records ManagementMedical Procedure KnowledgeInfection-Control CompetenciesEmergency Response SkillsPatient Identification VerificationScheduling and Appointment ManagementClinical Equipment Competencies

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

MeditechLotus NotesI-healEmail Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

OB/GYN PracticePatient Flow ManagementClinical ProceduresPatient EducationInfection-Control Guidelines

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the OB/GYN practice and maintain efficient patient flow
Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms
Room patients and take vital signs and measurements
Assist physicians with routine and complex procedures and wound care under MD, NP, or PA supervision
Act as a chaperone when needed
Administer vaccines and perform ordered treatments, procedures, testing, and screenings
Provide patient education and counseling
Maintain, set up, and stock patient rooms
Order and track practice supplies
Schedule appointments, process orders, collect encounter forms, answer telephones, file documents, prepare correspondence and patient charts
Determine reasons for visits or calls, prioritize urgent responses, take messages, and notify medical staff
Coordinate room rotations
Receive test results and call patients with follow-up under physician or nurse practitioner direction
Clean instruments and equipment and maintain sterilizer competencies according to infection-control guidelines
Communicate critical patient information to nurses and providers
Coordinate schedule changes with physicians, advanced practice providers, staff, and patients
Verify clinic schedules and assist with weekly MA schedules
Participate in daily huddles and staff, workflow, and other meetings
Cross-train for front-desk coverage, including patient check-in/out and administrative tasks
Manage email communications and use Meditech, Lotus Notes, and i-heal
Upload photographs into Meditech and i-heal
Precept new employees and mentor, train, and share workflow and policy knowledge
Collaborate with the Nursing Supervisor on yearly evaluations, chart reviews, competencies, and personnel-policy compliance
Promote a culture of safety and follow patient-identification, hand-hygiene, universal-precaution, PPE, hazardous-material disposal, body-mechanics, and communication-chain requirements
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred
Clinical-setting experience preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certificate preferred
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Strong clinical and judgment skills
Good organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to work successfully as a team player
Demonstrated knowledge of varied medical procedures
Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and English grammar
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to read, understand, and respond to detailed oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate clearly and both lead and take direction from the Nursing Supervisor
Computer proficiency with electronic medical records, telephone communications, email, and required software
Proficiency in Meditech, Lotus Notes, and i-heal
Ability to work required weekend and holiday schedules
Ability to attend daily huddles, 75% of scheduled staff meetings, and other meetings as needed
Ability to demonstrate required office and clinical equipment competencies
Ability to verify patient identification and follow infection-control and safety policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commits to two sessions of the annual flu clinics
Required weekend and holiday schedule