Medical Assistant, Primary Care
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to directly support a Nurse Practitioner providing primary care services to an adult Medicaid population with complex medical needs.This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts scheduled between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The role requires travel between our Saugus office (1069 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906) and Salem office (331 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970), with the schedule at each location to be determined. In addition, one weekday may be dedicated to accompanying the Nurse Practitioner on home visits throughout the North Shore region.
The MA may be responsible for a blend of clinical and administrative duties including rooming patients, assisting with direct patient care, outreach calls, in-basket management, care coordination, and supporting face-to-face patient visits. The role also requires flexibility to provide cross-coverage for other providers and office staff as needed. We are seeking a highly collaborative, team-oriented Medical Assistant who is comfortable working with complex patient populations and capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced primary care environment.
Summary:
This 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.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
-Show patients to examination rooms and prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers.
-Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
-Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms. Acts as a liaison with other departments and advocates for patients with a positive customer service approach.
-Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
-Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean and supplies stocked.
-Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred
Certified Medical Assistant - preferred
Experience
Direct MA experience or medical field work 0-1 year preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Strongly Preferred:
- Medical Assistant Course or diploma program or a minimum of 1 year professional experience
- National MA Certification via AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT
- Epic experience
- Ambulatory/Outpatient experience
- Primary Care experience
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
1069 Broadway
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$22.00 - $24.94/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
3300 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, 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.
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