Medical Assistant - Co Op

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

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Job Summary

Summary Department based internship. Incumbent receives academic credit in accordance with school and internship guidelines. Internship provides hands-on learning experience. Does this position require Patient Care? Essential Functions Internship duties are based on department requirements and school course of study.
-Detailed description to be provided by host department.

 

Qualifications

• Accurately performs the intake process using two patient identifiers, this includes checking vital signs, blood pressure, height and weight.  Documents all results into Epic
• Reviews and documents allergy and smoking status
• Performs medication reconciliation following BWPO and BWH standards; this includes reviewing the patient’s medication list and documenting/updating as needed
• Enters prescription renewal requests in Epic using the prescription renewal queue making sure to enter all pharmacy information and medication names in coded format
• Ensures PROMS, and practice specific paperwork are completed, helps complete them if necessary
• Reviews practice policies and procedures with new patients
• Performs patient education around virtual visits
• Responsible for managing the prescription renewal line, ensures all patient’s requests are handled in a timely manner.  This includes management of prior authorizations
• Maintains excellent customer service
• Enters Requisite Lab Orders as detailed in protocols
• Assists patients in completing appropriate releases of information forms
• Ensures equipment is properly maintained; communicates issues to the practice manager 
• Communicates to the practice manager when supplies must be reordered
• Performs other duties, and tasks to ensure the efficient overall performance of the practice, including cross-coverage of Practice Assistant II roles as necessary

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Occasionally (3-33%)

Walking Occasionally (3-33%)

Sitting Constantly (67-100%)

Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

221 Longwood Avenue

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

 

Employee Type

Per Diem

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$17.71 - $24.28/Hourly

 

Grade

2

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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