Medical Assistant, BWH Wound Care Clinic

Boston, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary The role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. 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. Does this position require Patient Care Yes Essential Functions -Show patients to examination rooms prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers and interview patients to obtain medical information measure their vital signs weight and height and record information in the patients medical record. -Explain treatment procedures medications diets and physician instructions to patients ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education. -Perform general office duties such as answering phones taking dictation and completing insurance forms while acting as a liaison with other departments and advocating for patients with a positive customer service approach. -Collect blood tissue or other laboratory specimens log them and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated. -Maintains inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates. -Provides immunizations (as applicable) which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine and supervision of a provider. -Responsible for improving appropriate departmental quality initiatives such as two patient identifiers and hand hygiene. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associates Degree Medical Assisting preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support BLS Certification - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant National Certification - Various Issuers preferred Experience Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required Knowledge Skills and Abilities - Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position. - Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments. - Accuracy and attention to detail. - Comply with all local state and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations. - Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure as well as 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.