Medical Assistant, Family Medicine – Burlington

Job title:

Medical Assistant, Family Medicine – Burlington

Company

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

Job description

Bonus – We’re offering a generous sign-on bonus $750.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we’re eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.About UsMass General Brigham Integrated Care (iCare) is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to develop new high quality, low cost, innovative community-based ambulatory care.​​​​ This work stems from Mass General Brigham’s unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. iCare provides a wide range of offerings, including outpatient surgery, imaging, primary care, behavioral and mental health, and specialty care, both digitally as well as at physical locations across the state and region.We aspire to be people’s first choice for health and care– rooted in well-being and kindness–by bringing world-class care closer to home (or at home!) andbeing the bridge to world-renowned hospitals and research when needed.We are looking for team members who possess not only the relevant skills and growth potential, but positive attitudes, flexibility, and creative mindsets to join our expanding team. Opportunities exist for team members to contribute both in their primary domain as well as in other areas of the organization.Our core values are shared fundamental beliefs that guide our decision-making and behavior and bind us together as a team. At MGBIC, we are:

• Bravely Human: We approach our work with empathy, vulnerability, and kindness.
• Clearly Honest: We seek to provide clarity amongst our teams and patients.
• Proudly Collaborative: We are all part of a team – each bringing our unique talents to bear.
• Intentionally Consistent: We intentionally live our purpose, providing a cohesive experience for both patients and providers.
• Exceptionally Creative: We continue to learn, grow, and iterate on the ways we work.

Role OverviewOur Burlington site (located at 47 Middlesex Turnpike Burlington, MA) is a focused practice, providing Family Medicine and Behavioral Health services to patients of all ages. We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support the practice Monday through Friday 8:00am- 5:30pm (shifts are staggered accordingly). As a hybrid opportunity, the position entails onsite coverage and remote coverage.Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to the exam rooms and take vital signs. Cleans and restocks exam rooms.
• Performs a variety of patient care procedures within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of practice, including but not limited to: EKG’s and point of care testing.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality of any and all patient records including but not limited to treatment, diagnosis, history, medication, and financial status.

Assisting with:

• Sends in electronic prescriptions for patients that have been instructed by providers, medical authorization and medical reconciliation
• Communicates with patients regarding laboratory, imaging results and prescription instructions per practice protocol.
• Coordinates pre-visit preparations including addressing the special needs of patients (i.e. comfort measures, communication, and other appropriate issues), ensuring relevant labs and tests are scheduled and completed prior to office visit, organization of electronic charts, etc.
• Provides assistance to providers with office procedures.

On the remote day, the Medical Assistant will virtually support back office clinical support operations for multiple iCare sites including but not limited to Burlington, Watertown, and Salem, NH.QualificationsAbout YouWhen hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program is preferred.

Expected salary

Location

Burlington, MA

Job date

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:06:09 GMT

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