Medical Assistant II — Patient Care & Phlebotomy

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking a Medical Assistant to support healthcare and non-clinical patient services under provider direction. You will take vital signs, document patient information, schedule appointments, and help manage patient flow to ensure comfortable, efficient care.

Responsibilities include direct patient interaction, collaboration with physicians and nursing staff, and using electronic health record systems to maintain patient records.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required or a Medical Assisting certificate is preferred.
• BLS Certification and CMA/National Certification are relevant credentials.
• Direct MA experience or medical field work is typically 1–2 years.
• Experience with electronic health records and medical office software.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Assist junior Medical Assistants with onboarding and day-to-day questions.
• Show patients to examination rooms, prepare equipment, interview patients, measure vital signs, and record in the medical record.
• Explain procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions; provide educational materials.
• Perform general office duties: answer phones, take dictation, complete insurance forms, liaise with departments, advocate for patients.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other specimens; log and prepare for testing; perform phlebotomy if competent.
• Maintain inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
• Provide immunizations as applicable with certification or supervision of a provider.
• Support quality initiatives like patient identifiers and hand hygiene.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Interpersonal skills

EHR proficiency

Medical terminology

Time management

Documentation

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certificate Medical Assisting preferred

Herramientas

EHR software

Medical office software

Billing software

Descripción del empleo

The Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking a Medical Assistant to support healthcare and non-clinical patient services under provider direction. You will take vital signs, document patient information, schedule appointments, and help manage patient flow to ensure comfortable, efficient care.

Responsibilities include direct patient interaction, collaboration with physicians and nursing staff, and using electronic health record systems to maintain patient records.