Sobre este puesto de Medical Assistant I Primary Care en Mass General Brigham
Mass 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
This 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.Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
*Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
*Show patients to examination rooms and prepares necessary equipment for healthcare providers.
*Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
*Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms. Acts as a liaison with other departments and advocates for patients with a positive customer service approach.
*Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
*Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat, clean and supplies stocked.
*Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. *Performs other duties as assigned.
*Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.
* Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environment.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Comply with all local, state and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
* Ability to take vital signs, manual blood pressures, 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 (if applicable)
Education Degree:
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support [BLS] Certificate Preferred
Certified Medical Assistant Preferred
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certification [Massachusetts] preferred Work Experience: Direct MA experience or medical field work 0-1 year Preferred
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$22.00 - $24.94/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
