Medical Assistant II- Danvers

divh2Medical Assistant/h2pMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals 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./ph3Job Summary/h3pThe 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./ph3Essential Functions/h3ulliAssists junior Medical Assistants with day-to-day questions and responsibilities and helps facilitate their learning by participating in onboarding training./liliShow 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 patients medical record./liliExplain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education./liliPerform 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./liliCollect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated./liliMaintains inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates./liliProvides immunizations (as applicable) which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine and supervision of a provider./liliResponsible for improving appropriate departmental quality initiatives, such as two patient identifiers and hand hygiene./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pEducation: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associates Degree Medical Assisting preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No./ppLicenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred./ppExperience: Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required./ppKnowledge, 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 ones own time and the time of others./ph3Physical Requirements/h3ulliStanding Frequently (34-66%)/liliWalking Frequently (34-66%)/liliSitting Occasionally (3-33%)/liliLifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)/liliCarrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs/liliPushing Occasionally (3-33%)/liliPulling Occasionally (3-33%)/liliClimbing Rarely (Less than 2%)/liliBalancing Frequently (34-66%)/liliStooping Occasionally (3-33%)/liliKneeling Occasionally (3-33%)/liliCrouching Occasionally (3-33%)/liliCrawling Rarely (Less than 2%)/liliReaching Frequently (34-66%)/liliGross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)/liliFine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)/liliFeeling Constantly (67-100%)/liliVision - Far Constantly (67-100%)/liliVision - Near Constantly (67-100%)/liliTalking Constantly (67-100%)/liliHearing Constantly (67-100%)/li/ulpRemote Type: Onsite/ppWork Location: 102 Endicott Street/ppScheduled Weekly Hours: 40/ppEmployee Type: Regular/ppWork Shift: Day (United States of America)/ppPay Range: $17.71 - $24.94/Hourly/ppGrade: 3 At 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package./ppEEO Statement: 1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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 Veterans 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./p/div