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Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

Community health center delivering primary care

Medical Assistant

Full-Time
$20 - $24/hr
Mid
Worcester, MA, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Completion of a Medical Assistant program is required.
  • CPR certification is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform Office Visit Planning and review the electronic health record before the start of each session, including participation in pre-visit huddles with team members.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and visitors, ensuring exam rooms are clean, organized, and fully stocked.
  • Perform point-of-care testing, clinical procedures, and assessments according to Health Center policies and procedures.
  • Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
  • Assist providers and nurses with the collection, processing, and tracking of forms.
  • Collaborate with providers and the nurse manager to use patient data to follow up on and track patient results.
  • Meet compliance and regulatory standards.
  • Participate in practice-wide and organization-wide training and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Work evening, weekend, and/or holiday shifts on a rotating basis as required.

About the company

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

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Kennedy CHC provides primary health care and related services through a network of medical facilities, dental sites, and school-based clinics in Worcester and nearby communities. It uses a medical home model where a care team delivers comprehensive care—covering primary and urgent care, specialty services, nutrition, dental, optometry, pharmacy, behavioral health, social services, and health education. The center distinguishes itself through broad access, a culturally representative staff, and school-based clinics, with a mission to be the health care provider of choice and a great place to work. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering high-quality, accessible, patient-centered, coordinated preventive care.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$60K

Headquarters

Worcester, Massachusetts

Founded

1972

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What believers are saying

  • Massachusetts awarded Kennedy CHC $23,750 security funding in March 2026.
  • The website now offers online self-scheduling for routine visits and vaccine appointments.
  • FY2025 Form 990 posted September 2026 reports $56.2 million revenue and $1.8 million surplus.

What critics are saying

  • Public reimbursement dominates revenue; FY2026 budget still plans a $35 million operating loss.
  • A 2026 budget shows 9.1 days cash on hand, leaving no cushion for shocks.
  • Any MassHealth cut or federal HRSA delay strains payroll, accelerating service reductions by 2027.

What makes Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center unique

  • Kennedy CHC runs 12 sites across Worcester, Framingham, Milford, Clinton, and school-based clinics.
  • Its medical-home model bundles primary, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social services.
  • 2024 annual report shows 34,813 refugees and multilingual care across Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Disability Insurance

Professional Development Budget

Remote Work Options

Company News

Worcester Business Journal
Apr 29th, 2024
2024 Power 100: Steve Kerrigan

Steve Kerrigan joined Edward M. Kennedy Community Health's team in 2019 with an extensive career in politics and advocacy.