Medical Assistant

Talentify; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Advanced Medical Service Associate to provide both clinical and administrative support for the outpatient physician practice. You will assist physicians, manage patient flow, and maintain clean, stocked treatment areas while coordinating scheduling and chart management with a courteous, efficient approach.

The role emphasizes advanced operational knowledge, teaching, professional involvement, and outreach for outpatient

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a medical/physician office setting; 1–2 years preferred.
• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register patients, ensure accuracy of patient information, and notify medical staff as needed.
• Assist physicians with patient care activities and prepare exam rooms.
• Transcribe physician orders for lab, radiology, and outside tests; communicate results to physicians.
• Handle administrative duties: scheduling, pre-registration, chart maintenance, and handling inquiries.
• Coordinate administrative aspects of outpatient center per guidelines and support department objectives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Electronic communication

Computer proficiency

Phlebotomy

Education

Medical Assisting certificate or diploma

Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Assisting

Job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

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

Summary

Provide both clinical and administrative duties to support the care and safety of the outpatient physician practice. Assist physicians with patient care activities and maintains cleanliness and inventory of clinical treatment areas. Assist with coordinating administrative aspects of outpatient center including scheduling and pre-registering patients, ordering and maintaining charts and interacting with patients, families, physicians and colleagues in a courteous, friendly and efficient manner. Demonstrate evidence of advanced operational knowledge, teaching and professional involvement, and outpatient center marketing and community involvement for Advanced Medical Service Associate role.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Patients are checked in, use computer systems ensuring that medical staffs are notified and ensure accuracy of patient information is communicated according to center guidelines.
• Transfer of patients from reception to the clinical treatment area is facilitated according to center guidelines including vital signs and medication reconciliation.
• Exam room is prepared and physicians are assisted with special procedures per center standards.
• Processing of the physician charges is completed per center guidelines; ensuring diagnostic coding is completed to meet established timeframes.
• Physician orders are transcribed for lab, radiological studies, and outside tests; patient instructions are provided and the ordering physician is notified of the results.
• Accurate communication is provided to patients as directed by physicians.
• Patient appointments are scheduled, canceled and rescheduled as requested by patients and/or physicians.
• Physician clinical treatment areas are prepared and kept clean and safe per center guidelines.
• Administrative duties such as answering the phone, supporting insurance requirements processes, photocopying, typing, faxing, inventory of supplies, sorting mail and handling other administrative duties are completed per center guidelines.
• Interviews with prospective patients, families and referral sources are completed per established guidelines.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications

• Education Other Certificate/Diploma Medical Assisting preferred and Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred or Bachelor's Degree Medical Assisting preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials Experience One year experience in a medical/physicians office setting 1-2 years preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required. - Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language. - Computer proficiency required. - Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. - Preferred. - Phlebotomy skill preferred. - Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population. - Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. - Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. - High level of service delivery. - Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations. - Attention to detail.

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

1575 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ - $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 applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation 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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