Medical Assistant, Endocrinology

Partner's Healthcare; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 65,243,000 - 69,293,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. in Medford, MA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support clinical and front desk duties onsite, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.

The role combines traditional MA responsibilities with front desk support, offering variety and growth within a leading healthcare system. The position requires Direct MA experience or 1–2 years in a medical setting, High School Diploma or equivalent (Associates preferred), and BLS certification as applicable.

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

Responsibilities

• Show patients to examination rooms, interview patients to obtain medical information, measure vital signs, and record in the medical record.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, providing educational materials as needed.
• Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms, while liaising with other departments.
• Collect blood or other specimens and prepare them for testing; phlebotomy may be performed if competent.
• Maintain inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
• Provide immunizations as applicable with required certification or experience.
• Support quality initiatives and patient safety practices in the department.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred

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

Job Summary Mystic Healthcare offers endocrinologist medical services in Medford and the surrounding Mystic Valley and Greater Boston areas. Mystic Healthcare is committed to building healthier communities in the Medford area, and that's why we're bringing world-class health care affiliated with Mass General Brigham to your neighborhood. Our experienced team of endocrinology doctors and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist offers comprehensive, compassionate care with convenient access to cardiac testing, labs and imaging.

We are located at 101 Main Street, Suite 107 Medford, MA 02155.

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to join our team onsite, Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, and work alongside one of our new providers! This is a unique and versatile role that combines traditional Medical Assistant responsibilities with front desk support 1-2 days per week. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day and is looking to utilize both their clinical and administrative skills. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, working closely with providers, and having a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities, this could be a great fit for you!

Summary

SummaryThe 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.

Essential Functions

• 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

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

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Various Issuers preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 101 Main Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type RegularWork Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $22.75 - /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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