Medical Assistant II- Danvers

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Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Lead Medical Assistant, Practice Administrator, and the Vice President for the MGB Department of Surgery, the Medical Assistant II (MAII) will provide a broad level of clinical and administrative support to the ambulatory surgical practices in Danvers. Works independently with the clinical, administrative, and leadership team to ensure a quality-based, customer-oriented flow of work. Utilizes discretion and judgment to organize priorities, complete tasks and handle confidential patient information. Provides clinical support utilizing well established skills and experience to support a busy ambulatory surgery practice.

Qualifications

• Medical assistant responsibilities
• Direct patient flow in outpatient practice facility, managing flow of patients between the reception area, clinical examination area and check-out.
• Place patients in exam /procedure rooms, complete Epic rooming procedures.
• Prepare procedure room for diagnostic procedures and set up sterile field procedures when needed.
• Clean and prepare scopes and catheters for central terminal sterilization and transport to/from the Central Processing Department.
• Specialized equipment care and maintenance; specialized surgical instrument care and maintenance.
• Assist in / chaperone procedures in accordance with provider preference and MGB Chaperone Policy.
• Schedule surgical and non-surgical follow up appointments as requested by provider.
• Turnover exam rooms in preparation for next patient ensuring a clean, safe and well-prepared environment.
• Prepare all patient specimens accurately in adherence to laboratory standards and transport or drop off.
• Bag soiled linen and red bag waste for pick up.
• Inventory examination rooms (and confirm central inventory) ensuring adequate supplies on hand.
• Stock examination rooms with medical supplies, replenishing as necessary to maintain specified par levels.
• Provide Practice Administrator or designee with order requests for disposable supplies and instruments adhering strictly to par levels provided by practice administration.
• Enter orders for and schedule laboratory, imaging or procedural testing.
• Provide cross-coverage as needed with other medical assistants and/or patient services coordinators.
• Monitor designated In-Basket pools for clinical messaging.
• Manage medical assistant workqueues in EPIC.
• Complete follow up appointment scheduling tasks as necessary, including but not limited to:
• Procedures to check-out patients as they exit exam rooms - Scheduling follow-up appointments, including radiology testing - Manage cancelled appointments, bump lists and reminder notices as necessary.
• Serve as touchdown resource for other administrative support task as needed by providers while in clinic.

Clinical responsibilities

Division of colon & rectal surgery

Division of surgical oncology - Endocrine surgery

Division of vascular surgery

Set up and assist in numerous vascular procedures, including but not limited to

• Measure for compression stockings
• Temporal artery biopsy
• Ambulatory phlebectomy
• Endovenous laser ablation
• Endovenous radiofrequency ablation
• Cosmetic and medically necessary sclerotherapy
• Cyanoacrylate glue procedure

Divisions of general, breast, & plastic surgery

Remove sutures and staples as instructed by surgeon

Disinfect all instruments prior to terminal sterilization

Tag and remove all defective instruments; notify manager of status of these instruments.

Assemble all specialized instrument trays used in practice

General responsibilities

Interacts in a courteous manner with physicians and administrative staff within and outside of MGH/MGB to coordinate care of patients, provide feedback, answer questions, etc.

Cross covers other staff members, e.g., breaks, lunches, planned/unplanned time off, and during variations in workflow as needed.

Participates in staff meetings or other departmental meetings.

Performs/participates in other assignments and special projects as assigned by leadership.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a medical assisting training program required. Associate's degree preferred.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a medical assistant in outpatient clinical care (preferably surgical)

Current BLS/CPR certification

Basic computer skills

Demonstrated skills in medical assisting to include

• Understanding of sterile field and aseptic and ability to maintain field during office-based procedures
• Ability to obtain accurate patient vitals
• Handling of surgical instruments/understanding of appropriate brushing/soaking processes
• Ability to assist in procedures within the scope of position
• Proper handling, use and storage of clinical equipment and supplies
• Maintains high level of knowledge and skill in the use of appropriate electronic medical record systems to obtain and provide information (e.g. Epic). Monitors and uses systems to execute tasks and Patient Gateway for patient messages.
• Knowledge of Epic, Microsoft Office, and other systems at a level sufficient to perform job.
• Good command of English language, including medical and scientific terminology.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks, and deadline pressures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Independently triage clinical matters, with the ability to solve problems independently when appropriate.
• In-depth understanding of all pertinent medical insurances, managed care and patient financial services.
• Successful credentialing in Assessment-based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE)
• Is knowledgeable and compliant in all hospital, State and Federal regulatory requirements, including hospital policy and procedures (where applicable to the performance of the job), Joint Commission (JC), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 104 Endicott Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.75 - $24.94/Hourly

Grade: 3

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