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Mass General BrighamMB

Medical Assistant Lead

Mass General Brigham is a non-profit, integrated academic health care system founded by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, committed to patient care, research, teaching, and community service. It is the largest private employer in Massachusetts and a leading medical research enterprise.

Mass General Brigham

Employee count: 5000+

JM and US only
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

This position may be asked to cross-cover (may be in-person) other Primary Care practices as staffing needs dictate. Cross-coverage needs will be identified and discussed with local and regional leadership. Flexibility is preferred

Job Summary

We're offering a sign-on bonus ($1,000) 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.

The role is a vital member of the care team, responsible for exercising appropriate leadership and oversight of clinical operations and Medical Assistant staff throughout the assigned site or department under the direction of the Nurse Manager. In addition to performing the duties of a Medical Assistant, the position serves as a role model and resource for site staff. Acting as a liaison between the site-based clinical staff, the Nurse Manager, and the Medical Director or Physicians. The Lead facilitates office-wide communication, coordinates new clinical initiatives, and addresses clinical issue resolutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

  • Assists in complex office-based tasks and provides clinical oversight for quality control programs.

    -Provide leadership to the medical assisting team, including training, mentoring, and performance guidance.

    -Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring proper workload distribution and effective utilization of resources.

    -Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting teamwork and professional growth.

    -Coordinate patient flow, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of care.

    -Obtaining patient intake, including obtaining medical history, vital signs, and preparing patients for examination.

    -Participates in the interview process for new MAs and serves as a preceptor for new hires or students, supervising clinic support staff and creating coverage schedules for the MA team.

    -Assists with competency assessment for other MAs and provides input on performance evaluations.

    -Orders medical supplies.

    Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Yes

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials
Certified Medical Assistant - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience

Experience as a medical assistant, with demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks 3-5 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.
- Ability to take vital signs, manual blood pressure, and collect specimens.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and other privacy and security regulations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements
  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
  • Remote Type

    Onsite

    Work Location

    1153 Centre Street

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    40

    Employee Type

    Regular

    Work Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    EEO Statement:

    The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

    Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

    At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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    About Mass General Brigham

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    At the heart of Mass General Brigham is a steadfast commitment to serving the community, a dedication woven into the fabric of our integrated academic health care system. Founded in 1994 by the esteemed Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, institutions with legacies stretching back to the early 1800s, our mission is to enhance patient care, advance medical knowledge through research and teaching, and lead the way in integrated healthcare. We believe that to maintain our standard of excellence, we must continuously strive to increase value and improve the quality of care we deliver. Our culture is one of collaboration, where the brightest minds in medicine—researchers, educators, doctors, nurses, and a vast array of dedicated professionals—come together. This collective spirit, now uniting over 82,000 employees, is driven by a simple, yet profound commitment: to do what is best for our patients.

    Our vision extends beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics; it encompasses a global community. For over two centuries, caring for people from all corners of the world has been an integral part of the mission of our founding hospitals. Today, Mass General Brigham provides treatment for patients from over 120 countries annually and supports programs and centers that deliver care to underserved international populations. We are more than a healthcare system; we are leaders in the practice and innovation of medicine, built on a legacy of pioneering medical achievements, from the first use of ether as an anesthetic in 1846 to leveraging artificial intelligence in modern-day treatments. To be a global leader, we understand it is essential that our workforce reflects the diverse patients we serve, offering a multitude of perspectives. This diversity enables us to develop superior solutions, deliver higher quality care with better patient outcomes, and ensure that all individuals feel confident and trusting when seeking care from our community. Our system-wide racial equity commitment, United Against Racism, actively works to eliminate the impacts of racism on both our patients and employees, as we collectively strive to overcome barriers to equity.

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    Voluntary benefit.

    Legal Services

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    Auto and Home Insurance Discounts

    Voluntary benefit.

    Pet Health Insurance

    Voluntary benefit.

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