Medical Assistant, Spine and Pain Mangement
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.
Job Summary
Join a collaborative Spine and Pain Management team dedicated to helping patients find relief restore function and feel supported throughout their care this serene suburban setting our experienced clinicians provide advanced research-backed surgical and non-surgical spine care for conditions affecting the cervical thoracic and lumbar spine.Our Pain Management Service delivers compassionate team-based care for patients experiencing acute chronic and cancer-related pain. Through a multimodal and multidisciplinary approach we create personalized treatment plans designed to reduce pain and help patients function as independently as possible.
Why This Role Is Exciting
As a Medical Assistant you will play an essential role in creating a smooth welcoming and efficient experience for patients. You will support providers and care teams with both clinical and administrative needs help prepare patients for visits document important health information and keep patient flow moving throughout the day.
This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented compassionate Medical Assistant who enjoys direct patient interaction teamwork and making a meaningful difference in a specialty care environment.
What Youll Do
Welcome and room patients prepare exam rooms and equipment and help ensure patients feel informed and comfortable.
Obtain and document vital signs height weight medical history and other relevant information in the medical record.
Support physicians nurse practitioners nurses and other members of the care team to promote efficient high-quality patient care.
Explain treatment procedures medications diet instructions and provider guidance while reinforcing patient education.
Assist with scheduling patient flow phone support insurance forms and general office responsibilities.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens including blood or tissue samples and perform phlebotomy if competency is demonstrated.
Maintain supplies and inventory including immunizations while monitoring expiration dates.
Administer immunizations when applicable and when certification or required experience criteria are met.
Support quality and safety initiatives including patient identification standards and hand hygiene.
Assist with onboarding and day-to-day support for junior Medical Assistants.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
- 12 years of direct Medical Assistant experience or medical field work required.
- Basic Life Support certification preferred.
- Certified Medical Assistant credential preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centered approach.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy clinical environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of medical terminology procedures protocols and confidentiality requirements.
- Ability to take vital signs obtain manual blood pressure readings and collect specimens as appropriate.
- Comfort using electronic health record systems and medical office software.
- Strong time-management problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
If you are looking for a meaningful Medical Assistant role where you can build relationships with patients support a highly skilled specialty team and contribute to compassionate coordinated care we encourage you to apply.
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.
Offerings include:
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- A robust retirement savings program
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance and professional development support
- And other perks!
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Pay Range
$22.00 - $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.