Medical Assistant I Primary Care

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

 

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

This 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.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
*Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
*Show patients to examination rooms and prepares necessary equipment for healthcare providers.
*Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
*Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms. Acts as a liaison with other departments and advocates for patients with a positive customer service approach.
*Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
*Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat, clean and supplies stocked.
*Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. *Performs other duties as assigned.
*Complies with all policies and standards

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

* Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environment.

* Accuracy and attention to detail.

* Comply with all local, state and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.

* Ability to take vital signs, manual blood pressures, 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 one's own time and the time of others.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Education Degree:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support [BLS] Certificate Preferred

Certified Medical Assistant Preferred

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certification [Massachusetts] preferred Work Experience: Direct MA experience or medical field work 0-1 year Preferred

 

Onsite

 

45 Francis Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$22.00 - $24.94/Hourly

 

 

Grade

3

 

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 applicab