Lead Medical Assistant, Primary Care- Natick
Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)

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.

Our Team

Located at 307 West Central Street in Natick, MA, our practice offers caring, comprehensive primary care for adult patients. Our providers treat acute and chronic illnesses, and promote general health, disease prevention and overall well-being for their patients.

We pride ourselves on having a close-knit, highly collaborative team that is patient centered. Skills and competencies can be developed, so we look for moldable candidates with positive attitudes, customer service skills, emotional intelligence, and passion for this work. Whether you are seeking to gain experience in the healthcare industry or a proven healthcare professional seeking a new challenge, there is a place for you in our practice.

Did we mention that we have free parking?

Role Overview

We are seeking a Full Time 40-hours Lead Medical Assistant to work onsite Monday through Friday from 8:30am- 5:00pm with one later shift during the week from 9:30am- 6:00pm. We can work with the candidate's schedule for that one later shift!

Our Lead Medical Assistants play an integral part in the operations of our community-based physician practices. Our lead Medical Assistant will be dedicated to clinical support as well as being the primary point of contact for our two other medical assistants.

Responsibilities

• Communicates any change in staffing to both the Practice Manager and Administrative assistant
• Reviews MA responsibilities and performance with the Practice Manager.
• Orders office and medical supplies in Peoplesoft.
• Maintains inventory of immunizations and checks expiration date.
• Obtains prior authorizations for tests/medications/provision of care, as needed.
• Provides assistance to providers with office procedures.
• 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.

Qualifications
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, nursing student, or Paramedic required.
• National Medical Assistant Certification required.
• CPR training required.
• 3-5 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant Required
• Epic experience preferred
• Primary care experience preferred, specifically in Primary Care

EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham 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.

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