Medical Assistant I
Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, MA · 3 mo ago
Healthcare$22–$24.94/hrFull-time
About the role
This role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Takes vital signs, documents patient information, schedules appointments, and manages patient flow.
- Interviews patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Prepares patients for examinations and therapeutic procedures.
- Collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.
- Acts as a liaison with other departments and advocates for patients with a positive customer service approach.
- Collects blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, logs the specimens, and prepares them for testing.
- Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- No experience in lieu of a degree accepted.
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification], Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification], Emergency Medical Technician - Basic [Massachusetts], and Medical Assistant certifications preferred.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$22.00 - $24.94/Hourly
Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:30a-5p