Medical Assistant I - Primary Care Transitions Clinic Main Campus
Medical Assistant I - Primary Care Transitions Clinic Main Campus
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY This role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers.Transitions Clinic Mission We serve the community by providing post-discharge acute care to patients who were in the ED or inpatient at the hospital that do not have a Primary Care Provider. Brigham Health Primary Care is committed to racial justice by building and active enforcement of policies practices attitudes and actions that produce equitable access treatment and outcomes for all people. Our clinics are grounded in team-based patient and family-centered care. We partner with communities to seek health and wellness working to eliminate health care inequities with an expanded care team that includes behavioral health social workers nurses population health coordinators patient navigators community health workers community resource specialists high-risk RN case management and support for virtual visits. Diverse candidates encouraged to apply. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
Key responsibilities include taking vital signs documenting patient information scheduling appointments and managing patient flow. This role involves direct interaction with patients to ensure their comfort and address concerns as well as collaboration with physicians nurse practitioners and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
*Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs weight and height.
*Show patients to examination rooms and prepares necessary equipment for healthcare providers.
*Record patients medical history vital statistics or information such as test results in medical records.
*Perform general office duties such as answering telephones taking dictation or completing insurance forms. Acts as a liaison with other departments and advocates for patients with a positive customer service approach.
*Collect blood tissue or other laboratory specimens log the specimens and prepare them for testing.
*Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations keeping the rooms neat clean and supplies stocked.
*Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. *Performs other duties as assigned.
*Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.
* Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environment.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Comply with all local state and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
* Ability to take vital signs manual blood pressures collect blood samples and other specimens.
* Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology procedures and protocols.
* Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.
* Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
* Managing ones own time and the time of others.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Education Degree:
-High School Diploma or Equivalent required
-Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
-Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support BLS Certificate Preferred Certified -Medical Assistant Preferred Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certification Massachusetts preferred
-Work Experience: Direct MA experience or medical field work 0-1 year Preferred
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$17.36 - $24.45/HourlyGrade
3EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
