Medical Assistant (Per Diem)

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant 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 interaction with patients to support their comfort and address concerns, and collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.

This position is per diem and onsite at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston. The work shift is day shift, and the scheduled weekly hours are 0.

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 (EHR) systems and medical office software.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate 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 patients’ medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records.
• Perform general office duties, including answering telephones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms.
• Liaise with other departments and advocate for patients using a positive customer service approach.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean and supplies stocked.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED