Job Description:

Bonus
- New, full-time Medical Assistant employees are eligible for a one-time, taxable bonus of $750.00 to be paid out after the successful completion of the first 90 days of employment.




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.



Location



Newton-Wellesley Hospital main campus (2014 Washington Street, 2nd floor, in Newton, MA)



Schedule



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



General Overview



Our Medical Assistants play an integral part in the operations of our community-based physician practices. Our Medical Assistants play an integral part in the operations of our community-based physician practices. Patient services are both clinical and non-clinical in nature and include direct patient care activities such as taking vital signs, performing phlebotomy and administrative functions, such as checking in patients, scheduling appointments, and data entry.



Responsibilities

• 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 paper chart, etc.


• Escorts patients to the exam rooms and take vital signs.


• Performs a variety of patient care procedures within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of practice, including but not limited to: injections and EKG's.


• Obtains blood specimens in accordance with established procedures, while maintaining a professional, patient-sensitive atmosphere.


• Provides assistance to providers with office procedures.


• Prepares requisitions and submits specimens to the laboratory.


• Sends in electronic prescriptions for patients that have been instructed by providers.


• Communicates with patients regarding laboratory, imaging results and prescription instructions per practice protocol.


• 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.

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 within 12 months of service required.


• Current nursing student or Paramedic preferred.


• National Medical Assistant Certification preferred.


• CPR training required.


• Experience working as a Medical Assistant preferred


• Additional procedure and knowledge of sterile field preferred


• Epic experience preferred.

EEO Statement

Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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. Apply Now