Medical Assistant I - Primary Care - Foxboro

Mass General Brigham•Foxborough, MA

4d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I supports healthcare teams by assisting with clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. The role includes taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow. It involves direct patient interaction to support patient comfort and address concerns, as well as collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care. This position is onsite at 20 Patriot Place and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The role is regular employment. The listed pay range is $22.00–$24.94 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; experience cannot be substituted for this requirement.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a complex and busy environment.
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 pressures and collect blood samples and other specimens.
Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of 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) certificate preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred.
Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician—Basic certification preferred.
One to three years of direct Medical Assistant experience or medical field work preferred.

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 patients' 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.
Prepare treatment rooms for examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean and supplies stocked.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.