Ambulatory Medical Assistant - MGB Cancer Institute at BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Medical Assistant supports healthcare teams by assisting with clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. The role involves direct patient interaction to promote comfort and address concerns, and collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care. Duties include gathering and documenting patient information, taking vital signs, preparing patients and examination rooms, collecting specimens, and performing general office work. This is an onsite role at 75 Francis Street, with 40 scheduled hours per week and a rotating shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to comply with local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure and collect blood samples and other specimens.
Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
Proficiency in electronic health record systems and medical office software.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Certified Medical Assistant credential.
0–1 year of direct medical assistant experience or medical field work.

Responsibilities

Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers.
Record medical histories, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records.
Perform general office duties, including answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms.
Act as a liaison with other departments and advocate for patients using a positive customer service approach.
Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens; log specimens and prepare them for testing.
Prepare examination rooms, keep them neat and clean, and maintain stocked supplies.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.