Medical Assistant II

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

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.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions:
-Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
-Show patients to examination rooms and prepare 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 and clean and supplies stocked.
-Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

 

Excellent interpersonal communication and skills whether in person, via the telephone and/or in writing. - Superior service attitude Compassionate and kind - Energetic and upbeat. - Self-motivator - Works well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Demonstrates intellectual independence and initiative and has a desire to learn and develop new skills and better methods of completing work efforts. - Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to organize time and priorities effectively, asking for direction when appropriate. - Flexibility and proven ability to handle multiple tasks. - Experience with common PC computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook, reference management software. - Excellent sense of humor. - Comfortable in a practice environment/culture that promotes ongoing change toward process improvement.

Current Basic CPR certification required EDUCATION: - Minimum of high school diploma, GED or equivalent - Graduate of an MGH approved Medical Assistant program required EXPERIENCE: - 6-12 months Medical Assistant experience preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS: - Normal office conditions. Will be provided with computer and other equipment/supplies necessary to perform outlined duties. Minimal travel required to attend off-campus meetings and/or conferences.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Onsite

 

15 Parkman Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$22.75 - $24.94/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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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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