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Medical Assistant ll – Cardiology
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Mass General Brigham
Site: The General Hospital Corporation Average schedule: 2+ days a week. Busiest days are Tuesdays and Thursdays for coverage.
Job Summary The role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non‑clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow. This role involves direct interaction with patients to ensure their comfort and address concerns, as well as collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.
Essential Functions
Assists junior Medical Assistants with day‑to‑day questions and responsibilities and helps facilitate learning by participating in onboarding training.
Show patients to examination rooms, prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers, and interview patients to obtain medical information, measure vital signs, weight, height, and record information in the patient’s medical record.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education.
Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms, while acting as a liaison with other departments and advocating for patients with a positive customer service approach.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated.
Maintain inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
Provide immunizations (as applicable) which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine and supervision of a provider.
Responsible for improving appropriate departmental quality initiatives, such as two patient identifiers and hand hygiene.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
Experience:
Direct MA experience or medical field work 1‑2 years required.
Licenses and Credentials:
Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) preferred; Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) preferred.
Knowledge:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to prioritize tasks; accuracy and attention to detail; compliance with privacy rules; ability to take vital signs and collect specimens; comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and protocols; proficiency in EHR systems; logical reasoning; time management.
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67‑100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67‑100%)
Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)
Remote Type Onsite
Work Location 102 Endicott Street
Pay Range $17.36 - $24.45 per Hour
EEO Statement The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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Medical Assistant ll – Cardiology
role at
Mass General Brigham
Site: The General Hospital Corporation Average schedule: 2+ days a week. Busiest days are Tuesdays and Thursdays for coverage.
Job Summary The role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non‑clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow. This role involves direct interaction with patients to ensure their comfort and address concerns, as well as collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.
Essential Functions
Assists junior Medical Assistants with day‑to‑day questions and responsibilities and helps facilitate learning by participating in onboarding training.
Show patients to examination rooms, prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers, and interview patients to obtain medical information, measure vital signs, weight, height, and record information in the patient’s medical record.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, ordering and organizing educational materials to reinforce patient education.
Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms, while acting as a liaison with other departments and advocating for patients with a positive customer service approach.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated.
Maintain inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
Provide immunizations (as applicable) which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering a vaccine and supervision of a provider.
Responsible for improving appropriate departmental quality initiatives, such as two patient identifiers and hand hygiene.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred.
Experience:
Direct MA experience or medical field work 1‑2 years required.
Licenses and Credentials:
Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) preferred; Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) preferred.
Knowledge:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to prioritize tasks; accuracy and attention to detail; compliance with privacy rules; ability to take vital signs and collect specimens; comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and protocols; proficiency in EHR systems; logical reasoning; time management.
Physical Requirements
Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67‑100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67‑100%)
Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)
Remote Type Onsite
Work Location 102 Endicott Street
Pay Range $17.36 - $24.45 per Hour
EEO Statement The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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