Medical Assistant, Primary Care
Mass General Brigham
Summary
We are located at 400 Highland Ave in Salem MA. As an Internal Medicine office, we provide outstanding primary care and preventative health care to adult patients. We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to work onsite at our Primary Care/Internal Medicine practice. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with staggered 8.5-hour shifts.
Job description
Job Summary
We are located at 400 Highland Ave in Salem MA. As an Internal Medicine office, we provide outstanding primary care and preventative health care to adult patients. We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to work onsite at our Primary Care/Internal Medicine practice. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with staggered 8.5-hour shifts.
Our Medical Assistants play an integral part in the operations of our community-based physician practices. Dedicated to clinical support, the Medical Assistant ensures a smooth patient flow within the practice and assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of physician or advanced practitioner.
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
- 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
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Medical Assistant Course or diploma program or a minimum of 1 year professional experience
- National MA Certification via AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred
- Direct MA experience or medical field work 0-1 year preferred
- Epic experience preferred
- Ambulatory/Outpatient experience preferred
- Primary Care experience preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition Programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.