Medical Assistant, Annual Wellness Program
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$48 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Newton, Massachusetts |
About this job
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Can this role review and consider experience in lieu of a degree? No
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant - Active Certification required
- Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years at least required
- Experience with annual visits, rooming and supporting geriatric patients who receive Medicarebenefits is a plus
- Phlebotomy experience highly preferred
What You'll Support
TEAM supports Pre - Op Optimization & 6 hospitals within MGB, one of which is Newton-Wellesley Hospital, where we need support!
The MA supports geriatric population and supports the provider. MA will conduct wellness visits virtually and in person. This role conducts virtual annual assessments.
Skills for Success
Duties include conducting initial assessment, rooming, vital signs, as well as risk assessment is important with patients to update provider on their history.
- Exceptional 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
For TEAM Thursdays onsite:
- Roomthe patient
- Take vital signs and document in Epic patient record
- Perform EKG and upload to Epic patient record
- Supply and stock the patient room with MRSA / MSSA swabs
- Collect completed MRSA/MSSA swabs and sent to testing
- Perform labs and send for testing
- Phlebotomy experience/training
Working Model Requirements
- M-F Eastern Business Hours, based on provider schedule, usually 8am or 830am ET start time
- Onsite Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Monday, Thursday, and Friday weekly in practice
- Onsite Assembly Row, every other Tuesday, Virtual appointments with patients
- Must be flexible for business needs 3-4x weekly onsite or as needed
- Remote workdays require stable, secure, quiet, compliant work station with your MGB secured equipment
Mon, Thur, Fri weekly, are in practice, 2000 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462 Blue Bldg., Suite 100. In practice MA duties with patients, rooming, labs and vitals. TEAM supports Pre - Op Optimization & hospitals within MGB, the MA is assigned to Newton Wellesley.
Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.