Medical Assistant | Vascular Access Nursing| 40 hours

Massachusetts General Hospital
401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
80 Blossom Street (Show on map)
Jan 21, 2025
The Opportunity: Medical Assistant - IV Therapy Department Under the direction of the Nursing Director, the Medical Assistant works in the inpatient setting providing direct and indirect service for inpatients and providers. The medical assistant works with the interdisciplinary health team in providing a wide variety of clinical, administrative, and technical support functions in the delivery of healthcare in the inpatient units and within the vascular access nursing team. The Medical Assistant for the Vascular Access Nursing Team will also perform the principal administrative responsibilities. Schedule 40 hours per week Rotational holiday and weekend schedule What do we have to offer? Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends Full comprehensive benefits packet, inclusive of travel discounts, MBTA subsidy and health savings Employee Perks, Weekly pay, and 401K Skills Assists in providing a safe and comfortable patient/family experience. Assists with meeting patient/family comfort needs Maintains patient and family confidentiality Communicates in a respectful manner Assists with patient data and specimen collection. Assists with equipment preparation, cleaning and monitoring. Reviews expiration dates and notifies Biomedical Engineering of any outdated or defective equipment. Documents thoroughly and accurately according to hospital policy. Accepts delegated responsibilities that are within their defined role. Provides age-appropriate care as described in the age specific policies. Engages in collaborative communication with other members of the health care team (staff nurse assigned to patient, radiology staff, unit assistant and desk assistants) Collaborates with the Nursing Director, identifies and meets learning needs. Completes annual required training and updates knowledge through periodic in-services. Assists IV nurse with the insertion of PICCs (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters) which includes initiating and maintaining the sterile field throughout the insertion process, equipment set up and patient positioning. Participates in Universal Time Out protocol with IV nurse for patient safety. Performs routine PICC site checks and dressing changes using strict aseptic technique according to hospital policy. Performs phlebotomy support for the inpatients as requested. Assists and manages stocking of supplies and equipment as it relates to the practice. Administrative Responsibilities Maintains confidentiality and privacy which is consistent with HIPAA guidelines. Assists with clinical Audits (ex. PICC dressings, Kinked PICCs). Draft & distribute minutes for Bimonthly staff meetings. Monitor/ track Voalte Phones & request repairs. Update and maintain VAT Dept. SharePoint site (Private / Dept. only). Maintain supply of Dept.-Specific forms (e.g., Consent forms, Daily Assignment sheets, HOB wall sheets, etc.). Manage "VAT Dept. Calendar" Assist with drafting daily assignments, for IV techs. Submit repair requests for equipment malfunctions (Biomed and/or Vendor Rep.) Basic understanding epic reports. Ordering supplies using the Workday system Performs the daily management of encounter form processing and reconcilement. Knowledge of scanning procedures and label printing. Remains current on any changing issues within the unit which affects vascular access flow. Preferred: recent experiencein clinical patient care and/or at most one-year clinical work experience. Required:High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent and current certification as a Medical Assistant. Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things. We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work. Do you think you may be a good fit for New England's #1 Medical Center, based onU.S. News Best Hospitals for 2024-2025:Massachusetts General Hospital. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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