Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

2410 Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc.; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site clinic facilities

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Brigham and Women’s Physicians Organization, Inc. in Hingham is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks on-site at 6 Shipyard Drive.

The role offers a 40-hour work week, Monday–Friday, with competitive hourly pay. The position requires 1–2 years of MA experience, a high school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred), BLS and CMA certifications preferred, and duties include vital signs, patient flow, phlebotomy, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's degree in medical assisting is preferred.
• 1–2 years direct MA experience or medical field work is required.
• BLS certification is preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers.
• Take vital signs, document patient information, schedule appointments, and manage patient flow.
• Explain procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients; organize and provide educational materials.
• Perform general office duties (phones, dictation, insurance forms) and coordinate with other departments.
• Collect blood/tissue samples, log and prepare for testing; perform phlebotomy if competent.
• Maintain immunization inventory and check expiration dates; provide immunizations as applicable.
• Support quality initiatives and patient safety measures in the department.

Skills

Medical experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Site: Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, 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.

Our Team Brigham and Women’s Health Care Center in Hingham located at 6 Shipyard Drive offers expert care in a safe and comfortable environment by our highly experienced clinicians and technicians. We deliver a full range of preventive and health maintenance care. We not only treat a range of acute and chronic health problems, but we also coordinate our patients’ care when they need treatment by specialists. Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and join us in moving community-based ambulatory care forward? Our office sits directly across from the popular Hingham Shipyard shopping center and walking area, giving employees convenient access to restaurants, retail, and outdoor spaces! We also provide free parking for all team members! We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support the practice on-site Monday through Friday (8:30am-5:00pm).

Summary

Summary 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.

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 (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 6 Shipyard Drive Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $22.75 - $24.94/Hourly Grade 3

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