Medical Assistant Foxboro Based, Boston Float Pool

Partner's Healthcare; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient care across our 15 primary care locations. Primary placement is Foxboro, MA with 1-2 shifts weekly at that site.

You will perform vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine tests under supervision and contribute to patient education and care coordination in a fast-paced team setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college or Associate's Degree preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification required (passed exam).
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Certificate Program.
• Experience in healthcare preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates engagement to care delivery needs for patients and families.
• Promotes an inclusive environment supportive of patient- and family-centered care.
• Accepts assignments for patient care within current standards of practice.
• Gathers data with LIP/LPN/RN to assess, plan and evaluate care.
• Collaborates to create a supportive therapeutic environment and meet patient goals.
• Accurately records vital signs and documents in the EHR as directed.
• Performs routine tests such as ECGs and vision/hearing screening.
• Participates in medication reconciliation and prescription management.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Clinical procedures

EHR documentation

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Medical Assistant Certificate Program

Medical Assistant Certification

Experience in healthcare

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Hand-held devices

Medical equipment

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's 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

The Medical Assistant on the primary care float pool works to support direct patient care at any of our 15 primary care locations. Primary location will be Foxboro, MA with 1-2 shifts per week at this locaiton. The primary care practices care for a variety of patients *-including, Family Medicine, Community Health Centers, Pediatric Care and Adult Internal Medicine. Practice locations range from the Main Campus in Boston and communities/neighborhoods in Boston to nearby towns which include Chestnut Hill, Brookline, Newton, Norwood and Foxboro.

Qualifications

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 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.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Some college or Associate's Degree preferred
• Medical Assistant Certification Required (passed certification exam)
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Certificate Program required
• Experience in healthcare preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm. Min 4 shifts per month.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates true engagement and enthusiasm to contribute toward the care delivery needs for patients and families.
• Promotes an inclusive environment supportive of patient and family centered care for a diverse community.
• Accepts assignments for patient care within the scope of his/her preparation and within current standards of practice.
• In conjunction with a Licensed Independent Provider (LIP), LPN or RN, participates in the gathering of data that contributes to the assessment, planning, and evaluation of care delivered.
• Collaborates 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.
• Accurately obtains vital signs, elicits information about the patient's basic health status, administers relevant care within scope of practice and as directed by the LIP/LPN/RN, and documents as appropriate in the electronic health record.
• Performs routine tests that may include but is not limited to: electrocardiograms, vision and hearing screening, and the collection of specimens for laboratory testing and point of care.
• Participates in team-based care and patient education initiatives to support the health and wellness of patients in conjunction with the LIP/LPN/RN. Reinforces patient instruction as directed by LIP/LPN/RN.
• Participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement initiatives and compliance readiness.
• Participates in telephone screening of patients; may provide instruction to patient when directed by the LIP/LPN/RN.
• Participates in prescription management tasks including pending of new prescriptions and renewals requiring LIP approval, prior authorizations and medication reconciliation.
• Follows approved clinical practice guidelines (CPG's) and workflows, pends appropriate orders for radiology, laboratory testing and other care needs requiring LIP authorization.
• Performs a variety of tasks, including those that may be facilitated by administrative staff, which have an effect on the overall operations of the unit. These include flow, stocking of rooms, scheduling tasks and all other duties as assigned.
• Appropriately utilizes organizational resources including management of time, supplies, equipment and other assets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Abilities / Competencies Required

Technical Skills/Competencies Required:

• 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.

Hospital Wide Responsibilities

Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners: follow safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners; as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.

Pay Range $22.00 - $24.94/Hourly

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

The Brigham and Women's 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.