Medical Assistant, Rheumatology
Job Location:
Newton, MA - USA
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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.
Job Summary
Are you an experienced Medical Assistant who enjoys building strong provider partnerships supporting patients through meaningful specialty care visits and working in a collaborative outpatient environment Join our Rheumatology team in Newton where your clinical skills attention to detail and patient-centered approach will help ensure a smooth supportive experience for patients managing complex rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions.About the Practice
Our Rheumatology team includes five providers delivering comprehensive inpatient outpatient and emergency consultative care for patients with rheumatic and autoimmune conditions. The practice provides advanced evaluation and treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders affecting the joints muscles bones and soft tissues including arthritis and other complex autoimmune diseases.
Schedule and Location
This is a full-time 40-hour position based at 2000 Washington Street in Newton MA. The schedule is Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
What Youll Do
Room patients obtain and document vital signs weight height and other relevant clinical information in the medical record.
Prepare examination rooms and equipment for providers and help maintain efficient patient flow throughout the day.
Partner with providers during patient visits including assisting with joint injections and other rheumatology-related clinical workflows as appropriate.
Support prescription refill workflows patient phone calls messages and follow-up needs through the electronic health record system.
Collect blood tissue or other laboratory specimens log specimens and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competency has been demonstrated.
Explain treatment procedures medications diets and provider instructions to patients while reinforcing patient education materials.
Administer immunizations when applicable and when certification or experience requirements are met under provider supervision.
Maintain inventory of immunizations and supplies including monitoring expiration dates.
Perform occasional EKGs and other clinical tasks as needed by the practice.
Support departmental quality initiatives including two patient identifiers hand hygiene and other patient safety standards.
Assist with general office support as needed including phone coverage forms documentation and coordination with other departments.
Serve as a positive professional liaison for patients families providers and care team members.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associates degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
- Direct Medical Assistant experience or medical field experience of 12 years required.
- Basic Life Support certification preferred.
- National Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred.
- Experience using electronic health record systems including Epic strongly preferred.
- Ability to take vital signs obtain manual blood pressure and collect blood samples or other specimens.
- Knowledge of medical terminology procedures and protocols.
- Strong interpersonal communication organization accuracy and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy clinical environment while maintaining a high level of patient service.
- Commitment to complying with all privacy confidentiality and patient safety standards.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
At Mass General Brigham our employees are our most important resource. We are committed to ensuring employees have access to a benefits package that is comprehensive contemporary and highly competitive. We offer a full range of benefits that meet the needs of you and your family including programs to support your health financial well-being and life.
Medical dental and vision insurance
A robust retirement savings program
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance and professional development support
And other perks!
Come be a part of the worlds most powerful force in medicine where every role is important in changing lives!
If you are a motivated Medical Assistant who enjoys clinical variety meaningful patient interaction and working as part of a collaborative specialty care team we encourage you to apply and bring your talent to Rheumatology in Newton.
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$22.75 - $24.94/HourlyGrade
3EEO Statement:
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.
