Medical Assistant- Orthopaedic Surgery, Danvers

Partner's Healthcare; Danvers (MA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mass General Brigham's General Hospital Corporation in Danvers seeks a Medical Assistant II to support providers during office visits, manage patient flow, and maintain clean, organized care areas in accordance with safety guidelines. You will perform vital signs, assist with procedures, and coordinate with the clinic team to ensure timely care; prior MA experience and BLS are preferred.

This on-site role offers growth within a leading healthcare system with exposure to clinical and

Qualifikationen

• MA experience 1-2 years or more preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
• Licenses: BLS Certification and CMA preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist provider with evaluation, management, and treatment during visits.
• Maintain neat, clean, and safe patient care areas; manage patient flow.
• Perform vital signs and assist with procedures; obtain samples as needed.
• Coordinate tests (MRI, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) and imaging records for visits.
• Disinfect and prepare clinic rooms before/after each patient visit.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs assessment

Height/weight measurement

Suturing/staple removal

Wound care basics

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED; AS Medical Assisting preferred

Tools

EHR proficiency

Jobbeschreibung

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Summarize the nature and level of work performed.Under the direction of the Administrative Manager, the Medical Assistant II is responsible for assisting the provider with evaluation, management, and treatment of patients during office visits and other tasks related to the visit consistent with their training and skills. Their primary role is to ensure efficient patient flow through the office; to maintain neat, clean and safe patient care areas, and to promote patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs. This is the ideal position for candidates looking to gain skill with direct patient care, and who are looking to advance their careers (i.e. RN, PA, NP, MD).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Utilize two appropriate patient identification methods for each patient in compliance with regulations.
• Review the daily schedule of patients and facilitate efficient patient flow including x-ray order entry, cast/bracing requisitions, etc.
• Assist with patient intake process.
• Perform vital signs assessment.
• Implement wound care under direct supervision of provider.
• Assist with preparing patient for procedures.
• Perform selected procedures including suture/staple removal.
• Issue and fit durable medical equipment if appropriate within clinic setting.
• Obtain MRSA/MSSA swabs from identified pre-operative patients.
• Maintain a clean, uncluttered atmosphere for patient care. Disinfect and prepare clinic rooms before and after each patient visit and conduct clinic in a hygienic manner in keeping with infection control guidelines.

Administrative Tasks

• Ensure appropriate stocking of all examination rooms with supplies, requisitions and all materials necessary for efficient patient care.
• Assist with supporting special projects & departmental initiatives.
• Coordinate practice activities with physician to ensure appropriate level and quality of services including maintaining supplies of medications and equipment.
• Prepare patient records/charts and retrieve imaging in a proactive way so that all imaging and records are available prior to the start of each clinic day.
• Prepare clinic ensuring appropriate tests are scheduled (i.e. x-ray) and data collection tools (i.e intake from) are in place to facilitate visit.
• Schedule follow-up tests (i.e. MRI, CT, Ultrasound, etc...) as directed by provider
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrative Manager and/or providers

Quality and Patient Safety

• Report any actual or anticipated quality and safety concern via the hospital's safety reporting system and/or to supervisor.
• Participate in all quality assurance activities of the practice with respect to patient care.
• Recognize the patient is the center of all care and comply with all patient safety regulations to ensure the highest standard of care.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required

Must be realistic, objective, measurable and related to essential functions of this job.

Clinical Skills Requirements

• Patient vital sign assessment
• Ability to use scale and measure patient height & weight
• Ability to remove sutures/staples
• Basic wound care knowledge

Technical Skills Requirements

• Keeping current and knowledgeable with all MGB applications in use by the hiring practice which may include the following programs:o Epico Radiology Entry Order o Patient tracking
• Staying up to date with all application training and requirements as indicated by your Administrative Manager

Communication & Teamwork skills Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a collaborative healthcare team
• Assists in mentoring new staff members as needed
• Acting in a respectful manner toward patients & colleagues
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills

Other

• Demonstrates organizational skills and flexibility
• Reviews in detail, agrees & complies to the Orthopedic Supplemental Personnel Policies

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] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
• Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure, as well as collect blood samples and other specimens.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.