Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

Mass General Brigham; Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,915 - 33,682; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hatfield is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support Orthopedics and Sports Medicine offices. The ideal candidate will assist in patient care, maintain confidentiality, and coordinate office procedures. This role requires a high school diploma, with a preference for graduates of accredited Medical Assistant programs. Pay ranges from $17.36 to $24.45 hourly, with standard daytime hours, working onsite in West Hatfield and Amherst.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program preferred.
• Ability to perform patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and take vital signs.
• Perform a variety of patient care procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
• Coordinate pre-visit preparations and schedule relevant labs.
• Assist providers with office procedures.

Skills

Patient care procedures

Vital signs

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support both of our Orthopedics and Sports Medicine offices at our West Hatfield location (4 West Street, West Hatfield, MA 01088) and our Amherst location (170 University Dr., Amherst, MA 01002) onsite Monday through Friday. We are open to this Medical Assistant working 8:00am-4:30pm. As true partners to our nurses and providers, our Medical Assistants get the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education/certification while also functioning as part of the collaborative team. Our Medical Assistants work 1 to 1 with their assigned provider.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to the exam rooms and take vital signs. Cleans and restocks exam rooms.


• Performs a variety of patient care procedures within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of practice, including but not limited to: EKG’s and point of care testing.


• Maintains the strictest confidentiality of any and all patient records including but not limited to treatment, diagnosis, history, medication, and financial status. Assisting with: - Sends in electronic prescriptions for patients that have been instructed by providers, medical authorization and medical reconciliation - Communicates with patients regarding laboratory, imaging results and prescription instructions per practice protocol.


• Coordinates pre-visit preparations including addressing the special needs of patients (i.e. comfort measures, communication, and other appropriate issues), ensuring relevant labs and tests are scheduled and completed prior to office visit, organization of electronic charts, etc.


• Provides assistance to providers with office procedures

Qualifications

When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work. Because we are a larger site, we have the resources to mentor and train on the job to set our employees up for success.

Required

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program

Job Details

• Work Location: West Hatfield (4 West Street, West Hatfield, MA 01088) and Amherst (170 University Dr., Amherst, MA 01002)


• Remote Type: Onsite


• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40


• Employee Type: Regular


• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)


• Pay Range: $17.36 - $24.45/Hourly


• Grade: 3

EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, 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.