Certified Medical Assistant

Mass Lung & Allergy, PC ** • Concord, MA • 7h ago

POSITION SUMMARY As a Medical Assistant (MA) at MASS LUNG & ALLERGY (MLA) this position performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customer service. The incumbent must work collaboratively with all Clinical services staff in support of direct patient services, exhibiting flexibility and a \"can-do\" attitude. Patient services are the key priority in this position requiring the MA to serve as a point of contact with other internal and external departments, all with the goal of fostering an environment which promotes patient comfort and trust. The position must exemplify the core values and mission of the organization, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy and tact in patient/staff interactions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Each medical assistant will be assigned to a provider and will be responsible for caring for that provider\'s needs, including rooming, administrative work and traveling to the locations in which that provider may be working. The essential duties and responsibilities included in this are outlined below. Prepares for patient appointments by reviewing and updating patient records prior to appointment. This includes checking for updates of recent test results, lab results, compliance reports and correspondence. Provides initial medical screening: Greets patients and directs to appropriate exam room; confirms the patient\'s identity by asking name and date of birth; checks weight, height, temp, blood pressure, respirations, and heart rate; verifies allergies, and reconciles medication lists; if the patient is a new patient, provide the physician with the disc of imaging if available and ensure imaging was done prior to the appointment; documents date of last flu and pneumonia accurately in medical chart according to generally accepted medical standards; documents Epworth Scoring in chart as needed. Appropriately prepares patient for visit and alerts physician when patient is ready to be seen. When physician is unavailable, the MA keeps the patient updated on the status of their appointment and when necessary assists the patient in re-scheduling or scheduling follow-up. Instructs patient as to general clinic policies, patients\' rights and responsibilities as needed. Assists physician or nurse upon request during examination of patient and according to generally accepted medical standard; practices universal precautions with respect to established safety protocols; facilitates communication between the provider(s) and patient as needed. Clinical duties following the patient evaluation as recommended by the provider include (in addition initial medical screening #4.) teaching patients the proper use of inhalers, nebs, and other durable medical equipment, oximetry trending, alpha 1 testing, dispensing samples, administering immunizations, ordering labs and diagnostic imaging, administering neb treatments, transporting patients, triaging sick calls and walk in patients, performing office spirometry and Feno if available, and administering PPD. Maintains exam rooms according to protocols: Cleans rooms between patient exams to ensure patients\' comfort and compliance with infection control standards; ensures all necessary supplies are stocked. Performs routine quality check of equipment and promptly reports damaged or missing equipment from patient rooms. Promptly reports when supplies are low and works with Clinical Supervisor to ensure timely reordering is completed. Utilizes time in a constructive and efficient manner by assisting in such duties as restocking rooms/shelves/trays, checking supplies and ensuring that all areas, exam rooms are clean and orderly, as well as maintaining their administrative work (as outlined in # 13).

Similar Jobs

Senior Counsel - Pharmacy Solutions

Humana • Boston, MA • 1h ago

Hospital & Medical

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first We are seeking a health care attorney with expertise in PBM and pharmacy operations and contract structuring. This Senior Counsel role is responsible for...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Director of Nursing

Bear Mountain Health Care • Reading, MA • 5h ago

Hospital & Medical

Bear Mountain at Reading is looking for an experienced, motivated and creative Director of Nursing(DON/DNS) for our Reading MA location. The Director of Nursing (DON/DNS) is responsible for the clinical oversight, planni...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Executive Administrative Assistant, US Medical

Takeda Pharmaceuticals • Cambridge, MA • 5h ago

Hospital & Medical

By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice an...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant

BETH ISRAEL HOSPITAL • Boston, MA • 7h ago

Hospital & Medical

Essential Responsibilities including but not limited to: 1. Through relationship development and care team coordination, contributes to the BILH Primary Care-Mt. Auburn patient, practice, and organizational goals. Develo...

7h ago

Go to Apply

Medical Assistant - Leominster, MA

Amergis • Leominster, MA • 8h ago

Hospital & Medical

Salary: $975 / Week Amergis Healthcare Staffing is partnered with a much-respected facility in Leominster, MA who is currently seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to assist them on a contractual basis. Details of the p...

8h ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist

BrightSpring Health Services • Woburn, MA • 15h ago

Hospital & Medical

Our Company Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation Overview Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program: Who we are looking for: An experienced PT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever l...

15h ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist PT Home Health

Elara Caring • Nashua, NH • 16h ago

Hospital & Medical

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join ou...

16h ago

Go to Apply

Outpatient Travel Physical Therapist - Massachusetts

Select Medical • Westborough, MA • 16h ago

Hospital & Medical

Overview Select Physical Therapy in Massachusetts Travel Physical Therapy Program - Outpatient Division Highlighted Travel Locations: Charlton, MA Concord, MA Westborough, MA Specialties: Outpatient Orthopedics, Neuro, V...

16h ago

Go to Apply

AI Sales Representative, NA OCI Healthcare

Oracle • Boston, MA • 16h ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Description What You'll Bring Your passion, technical acumen, market knowledge, and customer-centricity will help us become the number one cloud company in the world. We also look for: You have experience selling to...

16h ago

Go to Apply

^Epic Ambulatory Applications Coordinator - 5923168

Accenture • Boston, MA • 17h ago

Hospital & Medical

Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of local fixed-duration project-based work powered by Accenture, a leading global professional services company. Accenture is consistently recognized on FORTUNE's 100 Best Compan...

17h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.