Medical Assistant

Mass General Brigham; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital in Waltham is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the health care team. The MA will support clinicians in direct patient care, perform vital signs, take patient histories, and assist with documentation within the EHR system.

The role includes administrative support to ensure a seamless patient experience, effective teamwork, and adherence to clinical guidelines. This is a full-time, day-shift position at the Mass General Waltham location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to accurately perform vital signs and collect health information.
• Experience with medication reconciliation and related prescription tasks.
• Familiarity with clinical procedures relevant to MA role.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed providers in direct patient care and clinical tasks.
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, BP, etc.).
• Support medication reconciliation and related prescriptions.
• Manage patient communications and education.
• Handle administrative duties to ensure a smooth patient experience.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Electronic Health Records

Medication reconciliation

Organizational skills

Clinical documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Note:

In your cover letter, please indicate your top three preferred specialties, or the single specialty you’re most interested in. If you’re applying to multiple locations/campuses, you only need to submit one cover letter — there’s no need to create separate letters for each.

CapYear’s take on why this is a great opportunity for pre-health grads:

• The first teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, they have remained at the forefront of medicine by fostering a culture of collaboration and education, pushing the boundaries of medical research, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse community they were created to serve.
• Opportunity to work alongside international healthcare leaders and specialists.
• Mass General is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
• Individuals collaborate as a member of the health care team, contributing toward a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes the attainment of patient goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timely.
• Exposure to direct patient care, health education, administrative duties, and record keeping in a healthcare setting.

Position Overview:

The Medical Assistant (MA) is an integral member of the healthcare team and is accountable for patient care as assigned by a licensed independent provider (LIP: MD, NP, PA), a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Registered Nurse (RN) . The MA participates in the direct and indirect care of patients, health maintenance, patient instruction, collaborative planning and rehabilitation as within scope of practice and consistent with his/her education and training. The Medical Assistant may be present in secure medication storage areas and is allowed incidental access to medications. Developing relationships with patients, families and colleagues, the MA functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and contributes toward the attainment of important goals for the patient, the practice and the organization. Additionally, as part of the regular job duties, the MA will provide administrative support to the practice responsible for multiple functions to ensure a smooth and seamless patient experience.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Clinical Skills:

• Knowledge of practice operations and standards
• Beginning to intermediate knowledge and use of medical terminology
• Ability to accurately perform vital signs and obtain pertinent health information including but not limited to; temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight
• Ability to participate in the medication reconciliation processes and related prescription management tasks, including prior authorizations
• Knowledge and ability to perform specific procedures and tests as appropriate to the clinical setting

Communication Skills:

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills in English
• Communicates in a professional, courteous, clear and concise manner
• Facilitates therapeutic relationships between patients, families and other members of the health care team

Writing Skills:

• Ability to correspond and communicate with others clearly and effectively in writing (via e-mail, memo or interoffice note, documentation of patient information) and to take complete and accurate messages

Phone Skills:

• Ability to telephonically support the practice by answering and screening calls, offering information within scope of practice to facilitate communication

Organization Skills:

• Ability to manage work processes in a neat and systematic way
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, appropriately prioritize clinical work, follow established policies, procedures and clinical practice guidelines, workflows

Technology Skills:

• Demonstrates ability to utilize technology in the clinical setting
• Includes basic computer skills as well as the utilization of electronic medical equipment
• Ability to type accurately and enter data at an intermediate level
• Ability to become proficient in using the EHR and other appropriate applications
• Ability to utilize hand-held technology and download related data to the electronic health record.

Shift:

• Full-time
• Day Shift
• Monday - Friday

Location:

• 52 2nd Ave, Waltham, MA (Mass General Waltham)