Medical Assistant, Orthopedics

Overview

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support our West Hatfield location (4 West Street, West Hatfield, MA 01088). In September, the location for this Medical Assistant will be at our Amherst location (170 University Drive, Amherst MA, 01002) supporting our Hand Surgeon. The hours for this role are 8:30am-5:00pm. As true partners to our nurses and providers, our Medical Assistants get the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education/certification while also functioning as part of the collaborative team.

Our Medical Assistants work 1 to 1 with their assigned provider.

• Escorts patients to the exam rooms and take vital signs. Cleans and restocks exam rooms.
• Performs a variety of patient care procedures within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of practice, including but not limited to: EKG's and point of care testing.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality of any and all patient records including but not limited to treatment, diagnosis, history, medication, and financial status.
• Assisting with:
  Sends in electronic prescriptions for patients that have been instructed by providers, medical authorization and medical reconciliation
• Communicates with patients regarding laboratory, imaging results and prescription instructions per practice protocol.
• Coordinates pre-visit preparations including addressing the special needs of patients (i.e. comfort measures, communication, and other appropriate issues), ensuring relevant labs and tests are scheduled and completed prior to office visit, organization of electronic charts, etc.
• Provides assistance to providers with office procedures.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. 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.