Medical Assistant - Nantucket
Mass General Brigham · Nantucket-MA
What the posting says
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- PayStated
- $25.85–$49.08 an hourAbout $53,768–$102,086 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- day, weekend
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
from the posting - EducationStated
- ['high school', 'professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- High school diploma or GEDrequired
High School diploma or GED required
from the posting - BLS/CPR certificationrequired
BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire
from the posting - Vital signs measurementrequired
Accurately obtains vital signs, prompts information about the patient's basic health status
from the posting - Electrocardiogram (ECG) administrationrequired
Performs routine tests including but not limited to electrocardiograms, vision and hearing screening
from the posting - Laboratory specimen collectionrequired
collection of specimens for laboratory testing and point of care
from the posting - Written communicationrequired
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
from the posting - Verbal communicationrequired
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
from the posting - Interpersonal skillsrequired
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
from the posting - Customer servicerequired
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
from the posting - Organization and attention to detailrequired
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
from the posting - Time managementrequired
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
from the posting - Professional integrity and confidentialityrequired
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
from the posting - Teamworkrequired
Ability to work independently and with a team
from the posting - Composure in emergenciesrequired
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
from the posting - Computer and typing proficiencyrequired
Computer, keyboard and typing proficiency required. Must be able to type a minimum of 15 words per minute (WPM)
from the posting - English language proficiencyrequired
English language proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and typing is required
from the posting - Medical terminology knowledgepreferred
Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred
from the posting - Electronic health records (EHR)preferred
Experience in a healthcare setting and electronic health records preferred
from the posting - Healthcare setting experiencepreferred
Experience in a healthcare setting and electronic health records preferred
from the posting
Read the full posting as the employer wrote it
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
The Medical Assistant (MA) is an integral member of the healthcare team and is accountable for patient care as assigned by a licensed independent provider (Provider: MD, NP, PA), a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Registered Nurse (RN). The MA participates in the direct and indirect care of patients, health maintenance, patient instruction, collaborative planning and rehabilitation as within scope of practice and consistent with his/her education and training. The MA may be present in secure medication storage areas and are allowed incidental access to medications. Developing relationships with patients, families and colleagues, the MA functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and contributes toward the attainment of important goals for the patient, department and the organization.
Qualifications
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Accepts assignments for patient care within the scope of his/her preparation and within current standards of practice. In conjunction with the provider, LPN or RN, participates in the gathering of data that contributes to the assessment, planning, and evaluation of care.
- Collaborates as a member of the team, contributing toward a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes the attainment of patient goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timely.
- Accurately obtains vital signs, prompts information about the patient’s basic health status, administers relevant care within scope of practice and as directed by the provider/LPN/RN, and documents as appropriate in the electronic health record.
- Performs routine tests including but not limited to electrocardiograms, vision and hearing screening, and the collection of specimens for laboratory testing and point of care.
- Participates in team-based care and patient education initiatives to support the health and wellness of patients in conjunction with the Provider/LPN/RN.
- Reinforces patient instruction as directed by Provider/LPN/RN.
- Participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement initiatives and compliance readiness.
- Participates in telephone screening of patients; may provide instruction to patient as directed by the provider/LPN/RN.
- Participates in prescription management tasks including pending of new prescriptions and renewals requiring provider approval, prior authorizations and medication reconciliation.
- Follows approved clinical practice guidelines (CPG’s) and workflows, pends appropriate orders for radiology, laboratory testing and other care needs requiring provider authorization.
- Performs a variety of tasks, including administrative and clerical tasks within level of expertise. These can include flow of patients, stocking of rooms, scheduling tasks, prior authorizations, referrals, responding to patient questions both verbally and electronically, and all other duties as assigned.
- Appropriately utilizes organizational resources including management of time, supplies and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required for the Position
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
· Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
· Ability to work independently and with a team.
· Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
· Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching and/or transferring of patients.
· English language proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and typing is required.
· Computer, keyboard and typing proficiency required. Must be able to type a minimum of 15 words per minute (WPM).
· High School diploma or GED required.
· BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire. AHA & ARC accepted.
· Experience in a healthcare setting and electronic health records preferred.
· Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Special Requirements
· Overtime and weekends required as necessary to complete assigned work.
· Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$25.85 - $49.08/Hourly
Grade
SN1S10
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.
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