Medical Assistant, Primary Care

Details

Posted: 28-Mar-24

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Healthcare
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 23871

Job Description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT, PRIMARY CARE, MIT Health, to assist physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients during and between office visits and perform other tasks consistent with training and skills. Will act as the primary liaison contact between clinical staff and the patient; play an active role in preparing for the daily operations of patient visits and implement key activities; lead twice daily huddle sessions to ensure all pertinent patient information is communicated between all clinical staff and ensure that all appropriate materials are available so that care is delivered effectively and efficiently; and manage HealthELife requests, ensuring patients comprehend medical treatment information provided by each provider and using the best medium to follow up with each patient to ensure treatment plan compliance.
A detailed position description is available at https://medical.mit.edu/jobs .

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: high school diploma or its equivalent; graduation from an accredited medical assistant program or medical assistant certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA); at least years' experience working in a physician office; ability to move weights of fifteen pounds or more, including the placement of infants and children on examination tables or weighing scales; excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills; phlebotomy skills; ability to comply with established risk management and safety procedures and all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations; sound judgment and problem-solving ability; and attention to accuracy and detail; and ability to maintain CPR certification and participate in site-based CPR drills. Job #23871-5
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