What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Orthopedics Sports Medicine, West Hatfield/Amherst position at Mass General Brigham?
Bonus: We're offering a generous sign-on bonus $750 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
About Us
With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts. With a broad network of providers and facilities serving the Pioneer Valley, our services span a spectrum of medical and surgical needs, diagnostic care, rehabilitation, social work, behavioral health, and other critical needs of the community.
The Cooley Dickinson culture is built on living the values of our organization. Every employee is valued, no matter what professional function. Come work where you can make a difference every day, with opportunities for growth and development, in a great place to call home!
Our Team
Cooley Dickinson Medical Group Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is where experienced, highly trained professionals advance the health of patients through specialized, expert treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal (bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons) problems. The practice's holistic approach to orthopedics involves coordination of personalized services within the practice and with other providers, to ensure a comprehensive range of care to people of all ages. We have combined expertise in all major orthopedic specialties, including sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, hand & upper extremities, joint replacement and spine care.
Are you ready to bring your talent to this practice and join our team in moving health care forward?
Role Overview
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support our Total Joint Surgeon in our Orthopedics and Sports Medicine office at our West Hatfield location (4 West Street, West Hatfield, MA 01088). After the new year, the location for this Medical Assistant will be at our Amherst location (170 University Drive, Amherst MA, 01002). The hours for this role are 8:30am-5:00pm. As true partners to our nurses and providers, our Medical Assistants get the opportunity to work autonomously to the top of their education/certification while also functioning as part of the collaborative team. Our Medical Assistants work 1 to 1 with their assigned provider.
Responsibilities
- Escorts patients to the exam rooms and take vital signs. Cleans and restocks exam rooms.
- Performs a variety of patient care procedures within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of practice, including but not limited to: EKG's and point of care testing.
- Maintains the strictest confidentiality of any and all patient records including but not limited to treatment, diagnosis, history, medication, and financial status.
Assisting with:
- Sends in electronic prescriptions for patients that have been instructed by providers, medical authorization and medical reconciliation
- Communicates with patients regarding laboratory, imaging results and prescription instructions per practice protocol.
- 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 electronic charts, etc.
- Provides assistance to providers with office procedures.
Qualifications
When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work. Because we are a larger site, we have the resources to mentor and train on the job to set our employees up for success.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program is preferred.
