Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine

Medical Assistant

Our Medical Assistants play an integral part in the operations of our community-based physician practices. As true partners to our providers, our Medical Assistants get the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education while also functioning as part of the care team. The ideal candidate profile is an experienced, adaptable Medical Assistant who is confident in their clinical abilities and genuinely enjoys variety. We ideally aim to have our clinical support staff members working 1 : 1 with an assigned provider. We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support the practice on-site Monday through Friday 9 : 00am- 5 : 30pm.

Responsibilities :

• 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 paper chart, etc.
• Escorts patients to the exam rooms and take vital signs.
• Performs a variety of patient care procedures within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of practice, including but not limited to : injections and EKG's.
• Obtains blood specimens in accordance with established procedures, while maintaining a professional, patient-sensitive atmosphere.
• Provides assistance to providers with office procedures.
• Prepares requisitions and submits specimens to the laboratory.
• Sends in electronic prescriptions for patients that have been instructed by providers.
• Communicates with patients regarding laboratory, imaging results and prescription instructions per practice protocol.
• Cleans and restocks exam rooms.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality of any and all patient records including but not limited to treatment, diagnosis, history, medication, and financial status.

Qualifications :

Additional Job Details :

Remote Type : Onsite

Work Location : 195 Worcester Street

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 : 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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