Medical Assistant, Endocrinology and Diabetes - Newton

Job Description - Medical Assistant, Endocrinology and Diabetes - Newton (3308382)

Job Description

Medical Assistant, Endocrinology and Diabetes - Newton-(3308382)

Description

About Us

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a comprehensive medical center located in Newton. We provide the services and expertise of a major medical facility with the convenience and personal attention of a community hospital.

Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, efficient medical care to each of our patients.

We are a proud member of Mass General Brigham, a network founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Our affiliation allows us to provide our patients with access to the best community-based medicine and the most advanced specialty care in the world.

Our continued goal at Newton-Wellesley Medical Group is to meet our patients’ (and their families’!) health care needs and build long-term relationships that provides them with exceptional care and service.

Our Team

We deliver endocrinology and diabetes care in an outpatient setting located on the Newton-Wellesley Hospital main campus (2014 Washington Street, in Newton, MA).

Our endocrinologists help people with diabetes and hormonal disorders successfully manage their conditions. Patients receive state-of-the-art diabetes treatment through our team’s advanced and effective techniques. Conditions treated :

• Diabetes management
• Osteoporosis
• Thyroid disorders and tumors
• General endocrinology

The Opportunity

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support our team Monday through Friday from 8 : 30am -5 : 00pm.

Our Medical Assistants play an integral part in the operations of our community-based physician practices. Dedicated to clinical support, the Medical Assistant ensures a smooth patient flow within the practice and assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of physician or advanced practitioner.

Our Medical Assistants are trained to work autonomously to the top of their education / certification while also functioning as part of the multidisciplinary care team.

We have a close-knit collaborative team of Medical Assistants who are passionate about endocrinology and diabetes.

If you are looking for a Medical Assistant role in a fast-paced team-based medical office to utilize your skills as a Medical Assistant, this is the position for you!

Responsibilities

• Coordinates pre-visit paperwork and preparation including addressing the special needs of patients (i.e. comfort measures, communication, and other appropriate issues),
• Escorts patients to the exam rooms and take vital signs.
• Patient services are both clinical and non-clinical in nature and include direct patient care activities such as obtaining vital signs, blood pressures, rooming patients, downloading diabetic glucometers, prescription refills requests, prescription PAs and front desk functions including scheduling appointments, appointment check in, check out, collecting copays, appointment confirmations, referral requests scanning and other non-clinical tasks as necessary
• Provides assistance to providers with office procedures.
• Cleans and restocks exam rooms.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality of any and all patient records including but not limited to treatment, diagnosis, history, medication, and financial status.
• Provides and / or coordinates the delivery of a variety of patient services under the direction of the physician, Triage RN or practice manager.
• Provides POC testing, including fingerstick testing and eye exams
• Interacts with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel. Must possess strong clinical, interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications

Qualifications

When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, empathy, and genuine passion for this work.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant training program, nursing student, or Paramedic required.
• National Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• CPR training required.
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Epic experience preferred

EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.