Medical Assistant I - (3286171)
Description
- The Medical Assistant will work under the combined guidance of the Level 2 Medical Assistant, the nursing staff and be directly report to the nursing leader and Manager.
- Performs pre-visit vital signs, weights, blood pressure, pulses, weights and temperatures
- Documents the patient’s reason for visit and/or chief complaint or symptoms in the medical record.
- Reviews and documents the patient’s current medications list, update immunizations and organize, for the provider, medications to be re-filled and all pertinent documents for the visit type
- Instructs and assists patients in the collection of specimens. Processes, within the practice, any specimens, which require special handling.
- Performs PCOT, EKG tracing and visual acuity testing when indicated by the practice procedures
- Perform phlebotomy and/or EKG, according to clinical standards, within the respective areas, as part of an assignment
- Maintain the appearance, supplies and function of the individual clinical areas to which the staff member is assigned
- Assists with patient examination, i.e. gynecological exams and other procedures
- Assists patients with ambulation to assure their comfort and dignity during the provision of care
- Maintain the clinical space; and assumes responsibility for the maintenance of a clean and organized clinical workspace.
- Exam rooms are to be fully stocked with all the necessary supplies and equipment required by providers
- Check refrigerator temperature on a daily basis and document the results on the log
- Assists in the escorting of patients to the Emergency Room, Radiology or other pertinent location essential for the patient to complete their care.
- Perform all other related duties necessary to maintain the operational integrity of the Practice.
Qualifications
- High school graduate
- Basic Life Support certification required
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program and/or previous comparable work experience
- Nursing Assistant certification or other academic preparation may be considered in lieu of Medical Assistant certification
- Phlebotomy – Pediatrics preferred
- Associates degree preferred
- 1 – 3 years of Medical Assistant experience
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Primary Location
: MA-Charlestown-MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center
Work Locations
:
MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center
73 High Street
Charlestown 02129
Job
: Medical Assistant
Organization
: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule
: Part-time
Standard Hours: 32
Shift
: Day Job
Posted Shift Description: 32 hour position Tuesday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Employee Status
: Regular
Recruiting Department: MGH Pediatrics
Job Posting
: Apr 16, 2024
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