Medical Assistant, Family Medicine

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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 Hilltop Family Practice is located at 85 Main Street, Somersworth, NH 03878. As a Family Medicine office, we provide outstanding primary care and preventative health care to patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support a busy family medicine practice. The schedule is Monday-Friday with staggered 8-hour shifts between 8:00am and 5:00pm. The MA will support 2–3 providers and an average of 35 patients per day, working collaboratively with a nurse and 2 other MA's while also functioning independently within their scope. Responsibilities include typical MA duties like rooming patients, vitals, immunizations, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing but also some admin tasks including prescription refill requests, in-basket management and calling patients with results. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, build strong patient relationships, and continue developing clinical skills in a team-oriented primary care environment. Key Responsibilities 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. 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. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required. 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] preferred. Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] preferred. Experience Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 85 Main Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Pay Range: $20.48 - $24.94/Hourly Grade: 3 Benefits comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth EEO Statement 1810 Wentworth-Douglass 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. 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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. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. 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