Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

Partner's Healthcare; Wellesley (MA); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Wellesley, MA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support the Internal Medicine/Adult Primary Care practice on-site from 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. The role focuses on clinical support, patient flow, and collaboration with physicians to deliver high-quality care.

The position requires 1–2 years of MA experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS/MA certifications where applicable; blood draws and immunizations may be involved.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent; Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• BLS Certification from various issuers preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) preferred.
• Direct MA experience or medical field work 1–2 years required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Responsabilités

• Assist junior MAs and onboarding training participation.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare equipment; interview patients for medical information.
• Record vital signs, weight, height, and other patient data in the medical record.
• Explain treatments, medications, and physician instructions; provide educational materials.
• Perform general office duties; liaise with departments and advocate for patients.
• Collect blood or other specimens and prepare them for testing; phlebotomy if competent.
• Maintain immunization inventory and check expiration dates.
• Provide immunizations as applicable with required certification or supervision.

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent; Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting preferred

Description du poste

Site: Newton-Wellesley HospitalMass 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

Located at 195 Worcester Street Wellesley, MA, our Internal Medicine/Adult Primary Care practice delivers 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. We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support the practice on-site Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:30pm. 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.

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. 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

EducationHigh 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 195 Worcester Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $22.75 - $24.94/Hourly
• Grade 3At Mass General Brigham

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: 4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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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