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Mass General Brigham lists this Lead Medical Assistant South Huntington opportunity in jamaica plain, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead Medical AssistantThe Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant to join our team. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission. We support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. High-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.Job SummaryThe role is a vital member of the care team, responsible for exercising appropriate leadership and oversight of clinical operations and Medical Assistant staff throughout the assigned site or department under the direction of the Practice Manager. In addition to performing the duties of a Medical Assistant, the position serves as a role model and resource for site staff. Acting as a liaison between the site-based clinical staff, the Practice Manager, and the Medical Director or Physicians. The Lead facilitates office-wide communication, coordinates new clinical initiatives, and addresses clinical issue resolutions to enhance operational efficiency.Essential FunctionsAssists in complex office-based procedures and provides clinical oversight for quality control programs.Provide leadership to the medical assisting team, including training, mentoring, and performance guidance.Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring proper workload distribution and effective utilization of resources.Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting teamwork and professional growth.Coordinate patient flow, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of care.Assist with patient intake, including obtaining medical history, vital signs, and preparing patients for examination.Participates in the interview process for new MAs and serves as a preceptor for new hires or students, supervising clinic support staff and creating coverage schedules for the MA team.Assists with competency assessment for other MAs and provides input on performance evaluations.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredLicenses and CredentialsCertified Medical Assistant - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferredExperienceExperience as a medical assistant, with demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks 3-5 years requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Strong leadership and team management skills.- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.- Ability to take vital signs, manual blood pressure, and collect blood samples and other specimens.- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced healthcare environment.- Knowledge of HIPAA and other privacy and security regulations.- Cross trained to assist at other primary care locations within the region.Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing 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%)Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location301 South Huntington StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Pay Range$24.25 - $27.71/HourlyGrade4
Worksite address
jamaica plain, MA, 02130, US
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