Medical Assistant, Primary Care

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MA), PRIMARY CARE, MIT Health, will be responsible for assisting physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses with evaluation, management, and treatment of patients during and between office visits and other tasks consistent with training and skills. This role is the primary liaison contact between clinical staff and the patient. The Medical Assistant plays an active role in preparing for the daily operations of patient visits as well as implementing key activities. The MA leads the twice daily huddle sessions to ensure all pertinent patient information is communicated between all clinical staff as well as having all appropriate materials available so that care is delivered effectively and efficiently. Additionally, the MA manages HealtheLife requests, ensures the patient comprehends medical treatment information provided by each provider, as well as uses the best medium to follow up with each patient to ensure treatment plan compliance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program or has obtained a Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA) and a minimum of two years of experience working in a physician office
• a current active BLS certification (with in-person component)
• ability to move 15 pounds or more, including but not limited to the placement of infants and children on examination tables or weighing scales
• excellent critical thinking, communication, interpersonal, diplomacy, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• phlebotomy skills
• to maintain CPR certification and participate in site-based CPR drills
• ability to prioritize tasks in a complex and busy environment and see them through to completion

Responsibilities

• assisting physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses with evaluation, management, and treatment of patients during and between office visits
• primary liaison contact between clinical staff and the patient
• preparing for the daily operations of patient visits
• implementing key activities
• leads the twice daily huddle sessions to ensure all pertinent patient information is communicated between all clinical staff
• having all appropriate materials available so that care is delivered effectively and efficiently
• manages HealtheLife requests
• ensures the patient comprehends medical treatment information provided by each provider
• uses the best medium to follow up with each patient to ensure treatment plan compliance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees