Job Description - Medical Assistant- Part-Time- South (3304701)
Position serving Brigham & Women's Hospital service area
In order to meet the timely needs for care of patients admitted to Home Hospital, the Medical Assistant will be an integral part of the Healthcare at Home care team. Home Hospital is a new and innovative care delivery model, where patients receive hospital level care, right in their homes.
Schedule: 24 hours - 12 hour Days 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing, the Medical Assistant will work together with nurses, paramedics, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners to provide care and service to patients. The Medical Assistant will be expected to have working knowledge of the Healthcare at Home care model and support the patient, clinical staff, and other members of the care team in providing patients with care as efficiently as possible.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Active participation in patient care including anticipatory preparation, obtaining vital signs, performing phlebotomy, conducting EKGs, and other relevant procedures.
- Assist patients with visit needs, as applicable.
- Support patient care and the healthcare team by expediting care during visits.
- Demonstrate a strong sense of shared responsibility, maintaining supplies and equipment for the field team.
- Share responsibility for quality, safety, and laboratory check systems in the clinical environment.
- Monitor and arrange for restocking of supplies as needed.
- Assist with pre-admission and post-visit follow-up calls as needed.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, whether in person, via telephone, or in writing.
- Superior service attitude.
- Compassionate and kind demeanor.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate intellectual independence and initiative with a desire to learn and develop new skills.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Comfortable in a practice environment that promotes ongoing change toward process improvement.
- Must have reliable transportation.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
Current Basic CPR certification required.
EDUCATION:
- Minimum of high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Graduate of an MGH approved Medical Assistant program required.
EXPERIENCE:
6-12 months Medical Assistant experience preferred.
Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home 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.
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