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Medical Assistant II SJP Health Center

Medical Assistant II SJP Health Center

Salem Hospital NSMCJamaica Plain, MA, US
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Medical Assistant

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.

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 include :

  • Assisting junior medical assistants with day-to-day questions and responsibilities and helping facilitate their learning by participating in onboarding training.
  • Showing patients to examination rooms, preparing necessary equipment for healthcare providers, and interviewing patients to obtain medical information, measure their vital signs, weight, and height, and record information in the patient's medical record.
  • Explaining treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education.
  • Performing 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.
  • Collecting blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, logging them, and preparing them for testing; performing phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated.
  • Maintaining inventory of immunizations and checking expiration dates.
  • Providing 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] - 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 Bilingual English / Spanish required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.
  • Spanish speaking or multilingual preferred.
  • 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.
  • Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  • Additional Job Details :

    Remote Type : Onsite

    Work Location : 640 Centre Street

    Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

    Employee Type : Regular

    Work Shift : Rotating (United States of America)

    Pay Range : $17.36 - $24.45 / Hourly

    Grade : 3

    At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

    The Brigham and Women's Hospital, 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.

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