- Location
- 101 Main Street Medford, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Workday
Description
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
Mystic Healthcare offers endocrinologist medical services in Medford and the surrounding Mystic Valley and Greater Boston areas. Mystic Healthcare is committed to building healthier communities in the Medford area, and that’s why we’re bringing world-class health care affiliated with Mass General Brigham to your neighborhood. Our experienced team of endocrinology doctors and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist offers comprehensive, compassionate care with convenient access to cardiac testing, labs and imaging.We are located at 101 Main Street, Suite 107 Medford, MA 02155.
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to join our team onsite, Monday–Friday from 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, and work alongside one of our new providers!
This is a unique and versatile role that combines traditional Medical Assistant responsibilities with front desk support 1–2 days per week. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day and is looking to utilize both their clinical and administrative skills.
If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, working closely with providers, and having a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities, this could be a great fit for you!
Summary
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
-Assists junior Medical Assistants with day-to-day questions and responsibilities and helps facilitate their learning by participating in onboarding training.
-Show patients to examination rooms, prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers, and interview patients to obtain medical information, measure their vital signs, weight, and height, and record information in the patient's medical record.
-Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education.
-Perform 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.
-Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated.
-Maintains inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
-Provides 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] - Various Issuers preferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Various Issuers preferred
Experience
Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$22.75 - /
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.
