Medical Assistant – Home Hospital
Newton, MA - USA
Job Summary
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.
Our service area for this region includes Boston and surrounding communities such as Framingham Natick Newton Dedham Quincy Sharon and nearby towns.
As part of an interdisciplinary team you will support nurses nurse practitioners and physicians in delivering safe high-quality patient care across the region while contributing to a model of care that is reshaping how patients receive treatment at home.
Job Summary
What Youll DoIn this dynamic mobile position you will provide hands-on clinical support during in-home visits including:
Performing lab draws and specimen collection (training provided as needed)
Conducting point-of-care testing and documenting results
Assisting nurses with patient admissions and initial assessments
Setting up delivering and helping troubleshoot home medical equipment
Obtaining and recording vital signs and patient information
Supporting complex wound care including positioning and supply preparation
Reinforcing patient education and helping explain care instructions
Ensuring timely accurate documentation in the electronic health record
Collaborating closely with RNs NPs physicians and other team members
This role offers autonomy variety and a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful patient-centered care directly in the home.
Schedule & Work Model
36-hour full-time position
Shift: 8:00am8:30pm
Self-scheduling typically completed six weeks in advance
Every-third-weekend rotation
Travel required throughout the South/West Region (mileage reimbursement provided)
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A valid MA drivers license and reliable transportation are required for home visits. Must be able to commute to multiple sites/home visits throughout the day.
Preferred (not required):
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience not requirednew graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Phlebotomy training will be provided if needed.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Why Join the Home Hospital Team
- Be part of a leading innovative care model transforming the future of healthcare
- Gain unique experience providing hospital-level care in the home
- Receive comprehensive onboarding and ongoing clinical support
- Work within a mission-driven interdisciplinary team
- Access opportunities for growth within Mass General Brigham
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
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Pay Range
$17.71 - $24.94/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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.