Medical Assistant, Cardiology

Mass General Brigham; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support our Cardiology practice in Medford, MA.

This full-time, 40-hour onsite role focuses on clinical support, patient flow, and collaboration with physicians and nurse practitioners. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of MA experience, High School Diploma or Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting, and BLS/ CMA credentials or eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• BLS Certification and CMA certification preferred/required

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, document patient information, schedule appointments, and manage patient flow.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients.
• Perform general office duties and liaise with other departments while advocating for patients.
• Collect specimens and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competent.
• Maintain immunization inventory and check expiration dates.
• Administer immunizations as applicable under supervision and certification.
• Support quality initiatives like patient identifiers and hand hygiene.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interaction

Medical documentation

On-site patient care

Education

High School Diploma or Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Medical office equipment

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, 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 Mystic Healthcare is committed to building healthier communities. Our experienced teams of primary care physicians, cardiologists and advanced practice clinicians offer comprehensive, compassionate care for the entire family with convenient access to cardiac testing, labs and imaging. We are located at 137 Main Street in Medford, Massachusetts. We are seeking a full- time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support our Cardiology practice onside Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. Our Medical Assistants play an integral part in the operations of our community-based physician practices. Dedicated to clinical support, the Medical Assistant ensures a smooth patient flow within the practice and assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of physician or advanced practitioner. The vision is for our Medical Assistants to work 1 to 1 with their assigned provider while having the ability to rotate occasionally.

The 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.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Assists junior Medical Assistants with day-to-day questions and responsibilities and helps facilitate their learning by participating in onboarding training.
• Show patients to examination rooms, prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers, and interview patients to obtain medical information, measure their vital signs, weight, and height, and record information in the patient's medical record.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms, while acting as a liaison with other departments and advocating for patients with a positive customer service approach.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated.
• Maintains inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
• Provides immunizations (as applicable) which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine and supervision of a provider.
• Responsible for improving appropriate departmental quality initiatives, such as two patient identifiers and hand hygiene.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Various Issuers preferred

Experience Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required

Additional Job Details

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 137 Main Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $22.75 - $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

EEO Statement: 6010 Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, 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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