Medical Assistant II - Contact Dermatology - Chestnut Hill

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital • Full-time • Chestnut Hill, MA, US • 1m ago

Job Summary

The 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.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

Assist s junior Medical Assistants with day-to-day questions and responsibilities and help facilitate their learning by participating in on-boarding training.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare s necessary equipment for healthcare providers and i nterview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and heigh t and record information in the patients medical record.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education.
Perform 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
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated.
Maintains inventory of immunizations and checks expiration date. Provides immunizations (as applicable) which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine and supervision of a provider .
Responsible for improving appropriate departmental quality initiatives, such as two patient identifiers and hand hygiene.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.
Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environment.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Comply with all local, state and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
Ability to take vital signs, manual blood pressures, 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 one's own time and the time of others.

Education

Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required or Associates Degree and Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses/Certifications

Basic Life Support [BLS] Certificate - Preferred

Certified Medical Assistant- Preferred

Work Experience:

Direct MA experience or medical field work - 1 Year Min Required

Primary Location

MA-Chestnut Hill-BWH 850 Boylston

Work Locations

BWH 850 Boylston

Job

Medical Assistant

Organization

Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)

Schedule

Full-time

Standard Hours

40

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Recruiting Department

BWH Dermatology

Job Posting

Nov 20, 2024

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