Medical Assistant

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care activities, including obtaining vital signs, record collection, and assisting nursing and medical staff during procedures.

The role involves indirect duties such as stocking supplies, maintaining orderly clinical areas, and coordinating patient flow. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to deliver safe, efficient care in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a health care team.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Assist nursing and medical staff with procedures.
• Support clinic operations and patient flow.
• Transport patients and specimens as needed.
• Maintain safety, privacy, and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

One year technical/vocational training or EMT-B certification

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson 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

Summary

The Medical Assistant is responsible for patient care activities that include but are not limited to obtaining vital signs, record collection, and assisting nursing and medical staff in performing invasive and non-invasive procedures.

Indirect patient care activities include those that support clinic operations such as ordering and stocking clinical supplies and patient education materials, transporting patients and specimens as needed, and monitoring the environment of care. The position requirements include organizational skills with attention to detail, thoroughness, practical decision-making, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork.

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

This position reports to Practice Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual's intellectual level and physical ability. Adult, Geriatric. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Establish rapport with patients and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
• -Communicate patient and family difficulties and concerns to appropriate staff.
• -Maintain patient safety, privacy, confidentiality, and follow guidelines under HIPAA.
• -Provide care based on age-specific needs of patient.
• -Involve interpreter services as necessary.
• -Greet patients and families promptly in a welcoming and courteous manner.
• -Follow CDH policy when treating and greeting patients by verbally confirming patients' two identifiers.
• -Respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance by patients, families, visitors and staff.
• -Provide clear and accurate information.
• -Assist patients as needed responding to special needs such as wheelchairs, etc.
• -Obtain and record vital signs, pain screen, weights, and heights accurately in appropriate Electronic Medical Record.
• -Report changes and/or abnormalities in vital signs, unusual findings, and changes in patient's condition to the nursing/medical staff in a timely manner.
• -Obtain specimens (urine, stool, sputum, etc.) and/or instruct patients/family members in collecting specimens.
• -Assist nursing and medical staff with procedures as requested.
• -Obtain vital signs before and after each procedure and gathers appropriate paperwork.
• -Collaborate with ancillary and medical staff in preparing the patient and family for procedures and treatments through verbal explanation, emotional support, and sharing educational materials.
• -Demonstrate proficiency in technical skills as applicable.
• -Perform activities related to efficient clinic operations and patient flow:
• -Manage room assignments in order to maintain patient flow.
• -Strategize the day's workload and make recommendations to doctors and others accordingly.
• -Have ability to manage walk-in patients and wait times when assigning rooms.
• -Partner with MDs, Nurses and other clinic assistants to discuss assignments room flow.
• -Monitor waiting room and inform patients of delays, escort patients to appropriate exam room and or infusion area.
• -Transport patients, medical records, specimens, blood components, equipment and supplies in accordance with CDH policy.
• -Ensure that all clinical areas have an adequate stock of medical supplies, equipment, and patient education materials.
• -Obtain and order supplies and equipment when needed.
• -Ensure that supplies are adequate and equipment is in proper working order.
• -Monitor for safety, cleanliness, and expiration dates on a daily basis.
• -Ensure supplies are fully stocked throughout the day.
• -Clean and maintain medical equipment.
• -Notify appropriate personnel of equipment, supplies, or patient care areas that require cleaning or repairs.
• -Identify patients that require Infection Control precautions and take appropriate steps.
• -Inform providers and staff of such patients by monitoring patient assignments.
• -Maintain a working knowledge of current computer system used in clinical area and how to access the help desk for work tickets.
• -Understand and utilize pager and electronic notification systems including text paging staff.
• -Answer phones when coverage is necessary and triage as appropriate.
• -Direct patients to appropriate waiting areas, exam rooms, and other patient care areas.
• -Work collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team.
• -Demonstrate respectful and courteous behavior toward peers, co-workers, and visitors.
• -Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with peers and coworkers.
• -Maintain flexibility in setting and changing priorities.
• -Adapt to new situations.
• -Accept additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of patients, families, staff, and the unit.
• -Demonstrate appropriate response to emergency situations.
• -Contribute to the efficient operation of the clinic by using time wisely and taking the initiative to assist others.
• -Attend and participate in staff, unit, and department meetings.
• -Contribute to quality improvement efforts.
• -Suggest improvements in procedures, processes, and systems.
• -Take initiative to report problems and suggest solutions and alternatives.
• -Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
• -Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• -Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• -Ensure staff meets annual competency and retraining requirements.
• -Attend meetings as required.
• -Perform other functions/duties as requested.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

One (1) year technical/vocational training school required One (1) to three (3) years' experience as a medical assistant or EMT-B certification required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - One (1) year technical/vocational training school program or one (1) to three (3) years' experience as a medical assistant or EMT-B certification required.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.32 - $28.25/Hourly

Grade

SC2C27

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.

EEO Statement:

1910 Cooley Dickinson 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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