Lead Medical Assistant Radiation Oncology

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Lead Medical Assistant for its Milford site. The role involves overseeing clinical operations, leading the medical assistant team, and ensuring quality patient care. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant certification, and 3-5 years of medical assistant experience. This on-site position offers full-time hours in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a medical assistant required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols is essential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in complex office-based procedures and oversee quality control.
• Provide leadership and training to the medical assisting team.
• Coordinate patient flow and assist with patient intake.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Clinical Proficiency

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems

Job description

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Lead Medical Assistant Radiation Oncology

Apply remote type Onsite locations Milford-MA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id RQ4022638 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.

40 hours Full-time
Satellite Location
Includes but not limited to: Milford, MA

Job Summary

Summary

The role is a vital member of the care team, responsible for exercising appropriate leadership and oversight of clinical operations and Medical Assistant staff throughout the assigned site or department under the direction of the Practice Manager. In addition to performing the duties of a Medical Assistant, the position serves as a role model and resource for site staff. Acting as a liaison between the site-based clinical staff, the Practice Manager, and the Medical Director or Physicians. The Lead facilitates office-wide communication, coordinates new clinical initiatives, and addresses clinical issue resolutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

-Assists in complex office-based procedures and provides clinical oversight for quality control programs.

-Provide leadership to the medical assisting team, including training, mentoring, and performance guidance.

-Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring proper workload distribution and effective utilization of resources.

-Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting teamwork and professional growth.

-Coordinate patient flow, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of care.

-Assist with patient intake, including obtaining medical history, vital signs, and preparing patients for examination.

-Participates in the interview process for new MAs and serves as a preceptor for new hires or students, supervising clinic support staff and creating coverage schedules for the MA team.

-Assists with competency assessment for other MAs and provides input on performance evaluations.

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

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

Licenses and Credentials
Certified Medical Assistant - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience
Experience as a medical assistant, with demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.
- Ability to take vital signs, manual blood pressure, and collect blood samples and other specimens.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and other privacy and security regulations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• 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

20 Prospect Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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