Medical Assistant

Site Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group, Inc. Job Summary 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. Express Care, formally known as Urgent Care, offers timely treatment for non-emergency conditions. We care for adults and children ages 3 and up, addressing a wide range of issues such as respiratory illnesses, infections, minor injuries, rashes, and stomach problems. Because patients often visit when they're feeling unwell, our team prioritizes compassion and emotional support alongside quality medical care. We are seeking a full-time 37.5-hour Medical Assistant to work 3, 12.5-hour shifts per week onsite at our Express Care center located at 71 Needham Street Newton, MA 02461. Since Express Care is a 7-day-per-week operation that delivers care during the day, evening, weekends, and holidays, the schedule for this role will require 2 on-call shifts per 4-week scheduling period, as well as overtime, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed. We do our best to keep all employees at their assigned centers; however, for on-call shifts, employees must be able to commute to any of our locations, including Boston Common, Brookline, Lynn, Natick, Newton, Westwood, and Woburn. You may also be asked to report to any of these centers during orientation (for training/precepting purposes) or during times of staffing shortages or other extenuating circumstances (for cross-coverage purposes). Key Responsibilities Rooming patients and preparing the necessary equipment for healthcare providers. Interviewing patients to obtain medical information and recording their vital signs, weight, and height in their medical records. Explaining treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, while 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 and preparing them for testing; performing phlebotomy when competence is demonstrated. Maintaining an inventory of immunizations and checking expiration dates. Providing immunizations (as applicable), which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering vaccines and supervision by a provider. Are you ready to help us deliver top-notch care and exceed patients' expectations of what a visit to the doctor is like? Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent Minimum of 1 year of direct MA experience or medical fieldwork Additional Job Details (if applicable) Completion of a formal medical assistant training program Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate National Medical Assistant Certification preferred (from AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT) Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position. 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, manual blood pressure, and collect blood samples and other specimens. Remote Type Onsite Work Location 71 Needham Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $22.75 - $24.94/Hourly Grade 3At 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. EEO Statement 0400 Mass General Brigham Medical Group, 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr