New 
Medical Assistant, Endocrinology & Diabetes - Newton
 Newton-Wellesley Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Newton | |
| 2000 Washington Street (Show on map) | |
 Jan 07, 2025 | |
|
We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant II to support our team Monday through Friday onsite. We are open to this Medical Assistant working 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm. Our Medical Assistants play an integral part in the operations of our community-based physician practices. Dedicated to clinical support, the Medical Assistant ensures a smooth patient flow within the practice and assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of physician or advanced practitioner.
Our Medical Assistants are trained to work autonomously to the top of their education/certification while also functioning as part of the multidisciplinary care team. We have a close-knit collaborative team of Medical Assistants who are passionate about endocrinology and diabetes. Our medical assistant team works on a rotating provider model with our team of 12 providers. If you are looking for a Medical Assistant role in a fast-paced team-based medical office to utilize your skills as a Medical Assistant, this is the position for you! Responsibilities: - Coordinates pre-visit paperwork and preparation including addressing the special needs of patients (i.e. comfort measures, communication, and other appropriate issues), - Escorts patients to the exam rooms and take vital signs. - Patient services are both clinical and non-clinical in nature and include direct patient care activities such as obtaining vital signs, blood pressures, rooming patients, downloading diabetic glucometers, prescription refills requests, prescription PAs and front desk functions including scheduling appointments, appointment check in, check out, collecting copays, appointment confirmations, referral requests scanning and other non-clinical tasks as necessary - Provides assistance to providers with office procedures. - Cleans and restocks exam rooms. - Maintains the strictest confidentiality of any and all patient records including but not limited to treatment, diagnosis, history, medication, and financial status. - Provides and/or coordinates the delivery of a variety of patient services under the direction of the physician, Triage RN or practice manager. - Provides POC testing, including fingerstick testing and eye exams - Interacts with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel. Must possess strong clinical, interpersonal and communication skills Required:
Preferred:
Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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. | |