Medical Assistant, Home Hospital – North Region Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Medical Assistant, Home Hospital

• North Region Mass General Brigham
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Chelsea, MA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$41K

• $51K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Blood sampling Vital signs EHR systems BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Supervising experience Medical Assisting 1 year Associate’s degree Medical terminology Communication skills Certified Medical Assistant Entry level

Full Job Description Site:

Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. 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. This position will work 3

• 12-hour shifts, 8am
• 8:30pm. There is a weekend requirement of every 3rd weekend covering North of Boston region. This is a unique opportunity to work autonomously supporting the Hospital
• Home Hospital Service, while also functioning as part of the newer, larger Mass General Brigham Home Hospital team supporting the North region of our system.

The opportunity with also work in close collaboration with the Healthcare at Home charge nurses, providers and other clinical staff, being an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team. Are you ready to join our team and help us advance Home Health? Job 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. 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]

• Data Conversion
• Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
• Data Conversion
• Various Issuers preferred Experience Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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 and manual blood pressure, as well as collect blood samples and other specimens. Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Managing one’s own time and the time of others. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 70 Everett Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Mass General Brigham Home Care, 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 (857

• 282-7642.

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.