Medical Assistant II - Fertility Assistant
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Medical Assistant II - Fertility Assistant
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Site: The General Hospital Corporation
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Schedule: 4x10 with rotating weekends and holidays.
Hours: 7am-5:30.
1-2 holidays per year and 1 weekend a month (Sat & Sun) – 8 hours shift.
Summary
Job Summary
This role involves assisting with a wide range of procedures, labs, and OR functions to support patient care. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens, and performing point-of-care testing. The role supports various in-office procedures such as ultrasounds, hysteroscopies, biopsies, and polypectomies while maintaining detailed clinical documentation. In the OR, responsibilities include assisting with oocyte retrievals, embryo transfers, and other operative procedures using sterile techniques. Additional duties involve phlebotomy, lab requisitions, equipment sterilization, and ensuring compliance with infection control guidelines.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
* Assists junior Medical Assistants with day-to-day questions and responsibilities and helps facilitate their 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 their vital signs, weight, and 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.
* Maintains inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
* Provides 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 or Associate's Degree Medical Assisting preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] preferred
Experience
Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.
* Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Comply with all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
* Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure, as well as collect blood samples and other specimens.
* Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
* Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.
* Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
* Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
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
32 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$17.36 - $24.45/Hourly
Grade
3
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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