Rma Jobs in Massachusetts

Job Title: Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary Company: Mt. Auburn Hospital Location: Cambridge, MA Description: Date Posted 02/08/2010Job Title Medical Assistant/Medical SecretaryCity CambridgeDescription 1. Ensures equipment in exam rooms is working each morning, e.g., otoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, etc. Maintains general appearance and cleanliness of examination rooms as well as keeping the rooms well stocked.2. Sterilizes instruments and maintains diagnostic equipment in appropriate working order. Follows established OSHA guidelines for cleaning and disposing of hazardous materials.3. Provides direct patient care within MAPS' protocols for clinical assistants.4. Assists nurses and providers in doing procedures per protocols.a. Triages phone calls relating to patient care from patients, nursing home nurse practitioners, hospitals, other physician offices, labs, and pharmacies as requested by clinical coordinator.b. Administers injection per protocols.c. Performs EKG, PFT, suture removal, throat culture, urine culture, and cerumen removal and any other procedures as directed.d. Performs phlebotomy as necessary. Acts as back-up to phlebotomist when required.e. Ensures that all lab requisitions have diagnoses noted according to protocol.5. Prepares and replenishes supplies. Maintains specific inventories and informs office practice coordinator when inventory needs to be ordered.6. Greets patients, determines their medical needs, and responds accordingly.7. Prepares new patient charts and records basic statistical data. Records patient complaints and vital signs in an accurate manner at all times.8. Prepares and drapes patient as appropriate for examination and assists with examination as requested by the physician.9. Dispenses or administers medications and injections as directed by the physician and under supervision of the physician. Accurately records all medication stock used and informs office practice coordinator when stocks need to be replenished.10. Assists in the collection of specimens. Instructs patient regarding preparation for various tests when necessary.11. Records and maintains laboratory, x-ray, and EKG data in patient records as necessary.12. Schedules patients for special procedures as directed or ordered by the physician. Notifies clerical staff when referrals are necessary and informs patients when special preparations are needed.13. Triages phone calls for the physician. Phones in prescriptions under the direction of the physician. Informs patients via phone or in person of test results, physician messages, etc.14. Counsels patients on various health maintenance and health-related issues, as directed by the physician (i.e., cholesterol, diet changes, medication changes, inhalers, etc.).15. Attends all staff meetings.16. Assists clerical support in the completion of encounter forms coding and research. Provides clerical support as staffing needs dictate.17. Maintains patient care logs to ensure that all laboratory tests (Pap smears, blood work, radiology, special procedures, etc.) scheduled have been completed. Researches those results not returned and reschedules patients as indicated.18. Reviews daily cancellations and no shows with physicians. Reschedules patients as clinically indicated.19. May be required to float to other practices as staffing needs dictate.20. Works under direction of the Group Practice Manager or designate.21. Maintains computerized or manual patient appointment schedule. Schedules meetings, communicates with other hospital/practice departments, nursing homes and various community services as necessary.22. Schedules patient tests and examinations at various sites. Informs patients of schedules and preparations necessary. Educates patients when testing requires special preparations.23. Maintains patient medical records in an accurate manner. Responds to requests for medical information when necessary.24. Answers all incoming calls for the professional staff, takes messages, and routes appropriately. Notifies physicians or takes steps to locate covering physicians for patient emergencies. Uses sound judgment in triaging patients in other areas when necessary. Assists physicians and other professional staff in returning telephone calls, calling in prescriptions, and informing patients of results.25. Prepares correspondence for patients and physicians when required.26. Maintains office supplies and stock and communicates all stocking needs to office practice supervisor.27. Rotates through the check in and check out positions. Greets all patients and family members in a professional and courteous manner. Verifies all demographic and insurance information and changes as necessary. Collects co-payments when required and maintains an accurate cash log of all dollars collected.28. Schedules all specialty appointments as indicated at the direction of the physician. Processes all necessary referrals and follows up on all insurance questions and inquiries as needed.29. Opens, sorts, and processes all incoming and outgoing mail. Assists physicians with responding to information inquiries, patient requests, and medical record copies.30. Coordinates patient visits with other off-site practices to ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner. Communicates with primary care physician when necessary to schedule urgent care visits.31. Depending on the location and specialty of the physician and practice, the secretary is responsible for scheduling hospital admissions and surgical procedures. Communicates with Operating Room scheduling, Pre-admission Review, and Admitting all diagnosis and insurance information. Informs patients of arrangements.32. Reviews all encounter forms for accuracy of information. Provides CPT and ICD9 coding on all forms. Enters appropriate charges in the IDX system and verifies data on a weekly and monthly basis. Assists patients with billing questions. Acts as a liaison between the billing service and patients.Requirements 1. High school graduate. Minimum of one year's experience as a medical assistant in a medical practice environment desirable. Certification as a medical assistant desirable.2. Graduate of accredited secretarial training school preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, word processing equipment, and personal computers.3. Two years of experience in a busy medical practice setting. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of pre-admission and pretesting requirements helpful.4. Working knowledge of insurance regulations and form completion. Ability to be trained in CPT and ICD9 coding. Knowledge of billing system helpful.5. Must be certified or willing to be certified in CPR.6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and follow directions.7. Effective telephone manner and ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and other professional staff.8. Typewriter and word processing skills are necessary.Education High School or Equivalent RequiredDepartment Cancian/Fergus, MPSGrade 15Hours Required 40 Hrs., M-F, w/some evesShift Day ShiftSchedule Full-TimeApply On-line Apply On-lineSend to a Friend Send This Job to a Friend

Job Title: Executive Assistant Medical Staff Office Company: Beverly Hospital Location: Beverly, MA Description: Executive Assistant Medical Staff OfficeDepartment: Medical StaffSchedule: Full timeShift: Day shiftHours: 40 hrs/wk; 8a-4:30p M-FJob Details: * - Bachelors degree is preferred* - Customer Service skills are required* - Experience is required* - Knowledge of Microsoft office software required* Reponsible for providing executive level support to the Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and administrative support to the Medical Staff Office.Duties include support of the Senior Vice President's daily activities, including communication and interaction with Trustees, Senior Management, Physicians, Hospital staff and external contacts; calendar coordination; project management/logistics and other executive level duties. In addition, the candidate will provide administrative support to the Medical Staff Office including the coordination, attendance and minute taking of departmental meetings, tracking physician meeting attendance, maintaining departmental meeting files and othe duties as assigned by the Manager of Medical Staff Services. Candidates must be proactive, detail-oriented and possess excellent communication skills including the ability to perform complex tasks within short deadlines in a fast-paced office. Candidates must also possess the professional experience to function effectively in a team-oriented support environment.Experience/Education: minimum of 5 years experience preferably in a healthcare setting, bachelors degree preferred. Must possess strong computer skills including Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Powerpoint. Experience with Novell Groupwise and Meditech is preferred. Requires flexibility, independence, excellent customer service skills, superior organizational skills and the ability to "think out of the box". Competitive compensation and benefit package with child care facility on campus and free parking.

Job Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT Company: HARBORLIGHT FAMILY MEDICINE Location: Beverly, MA Description: Medical Assistant Full Time Mon. - Fri. Family Practice in Beverly. Experienced a must Fax resume Register to View

Job Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT Company: MILFORD UROLOGY Location: Milford, MA Description: Medical Assistant, full time for Urology Practice. Experience in Phlebotomy preferred. Fax resume to Register to View .

Job Title: Medical Assistant Company: Complete Pain Care LLC Location: Framingham, MA Description: Medical Assistant PT/FT for busy solo physician practice to perform both clerical (ins verification, pt registration, scheduling, ordering supplies) and medical duties, (room prep/stocking, hx taking, assist w/procedures and lab). Req: 2 years exp, MA certificate, strong communication and computer skills, excellent work history. Must be upbeat, efficient and organized. Exc. opportunity for growth. Competitive salary and benefits package. Email cover letter and resume: Register to View pletepaincare.com

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Job Title: Medical Assistant-Women's Health Company: Location: Boston, MA Description: Experienced medical assistant wanted for full-time (>32 hrs/wk) job assisting at a busy private Women's Health practice with offices in Methuen and Lynn, MA. Canidates must be proactive, flexible, dependable and able to work in a fast paced medical office. Duties would include: labwork, answering phones, taking basic vital signs, assisting in outpatient surgical procedures and setting up/cleaning rooms. All canidates must be comfortable with family planning/reproductive health issues and have experience or training as a medical assistant. Reply to the email address listed above with resume and cover letter. Thank you.

Job Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT II / 40 HOURS / DAY SHIFT -ORTHOPEDICS Company: Brigham and Womens Hospital Location: Boston, MA Description: Responsibilities GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: This position is responsible for supporting the practice as a medical assistant, with overall responsibility for maintaining efficiency of patient flow. Will be responsible for greeting patients in an appropriate manner, updating patients on wait times, escorting patients into the exam rooms and taking vital signs (height,weight,temperature).Prior to rooming patient will asses need for interpreter. Will assist with routine and complex procedures within the practice in addition to asking patient reason for visit. Will be responsible for tracking and ordering and maintains supplies within the practice and assists with proper inventory control. Responsible for ensuring exam rooms are cleaned, stocked and prepared for next day prior to leaving or communicating need with late coverage MA. Also will complete other duties as assigned by Chief Concierge/ Operations Coordinator and Practice Administrator. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: 1. Greets patients as they arrive for appointment and escorts into exam rooms. Updates patients on wait time per Ambulatory Council Guidelines. 2. Will assist the physician or caregiver with acquisition of necessary supplies / procedures within scope of practice. 3. Will assist in determining reason for patient visit and prepare patients for all exams. Takes vital signs / height & weight, provides patient with gown as warranted 4. Cleans, prepares, stocks room for next day and communicates with late night MA / LPN if assistance needed. Responsible for maintaining all supplies in assigned suite and notifying responsible party when more supplies are in need of being ordered. 5. Ensures all forms have demographic labels affixed- front and back for 2 sided forms. 6. Performs monthly check out of suite prior to rotation to assist in ensuring supplies/ medications are within expiration dates. 7. Participates in daily Joint Commission readiness by use of two patient identifiers, identifying safety hazards and elevating concerns to supervisor, follows best, safe practices for storage of equipment, clutter management, hand hygiene etc 8. Works in a cohesive manner to instill a sense of team within the ortho clinic and between clinic and admin. Suites. Establishes and maintains appropriate operational rapport with management and physicians to enhance both employee morale and patient satisfaction. 9. Actively participates at departmental staff meetings and makes ongoing suggestions to assist in continuous process improvement for department. Follows all departmental standard operational procedures and hospital wide Policies and Procedures. 10. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Certification Program (or demonstrated knowledge of competencies required to perform essential functions of position). 3. 1-2 years of prior clinical experience, in an Ambulatory setting, required. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 1. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and customer service skills are essential. 2. Strong clinical and assessment skills are essential. 3. Good organizational skills are required to prioritize tasks effectively 4. Ability to work successfully as a team player. 5. Demonstrated knowledge of varied medical procedures, such as phlebotomy, EKGs, vital signs, etc. WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Ability to transport patients and equipment throughout the Hospital (10-20% of time. 2. Ability to assist patients in exam room; may require lifting of patients. 3. Ability to lift and maneuver equipment (up to 50 pounds). Shift Day Shift EEO Statement An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer

Job Title: MEDICAL ASSISTANT / PER DIEM / DAYS - BWH SURGERY Company: Brigham and Womens Hospital Location: Weymouth, MA Description: Responsibilities GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The Temporary Medical Assistant for Brigham and Womens Surgical Clinic at South Shore Hospital will provide medical assistance and appointment scheduling for surgeons and physicians from the divisions of General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and General/Vascular Surgery and Oncology. This individual must be highly energetic with strong interpersonal skills and flexibility. He/she will work as a team with 1 other Medical Assistant and 3 secretaries, with overall responsibility for maintaining efficiency of patient flow. The Medical Assistant will also greet patients in an appropriate manner, take vital signs, assist with routine and complex procedures, and assist in determining reason for patient visit. The Medical Assistant will maintain patient rooms, setting up and stocking as appropriate, and order supplies for the practice. Administrative responsibilities will include, without limitation, all generaly accepted office responsibilities, making appointments, filing, answering phones, preparing correspondence, preparing charts, obtaining referrals, and paperwork from referring physician offices. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Clincial Duties 1.Provides a variety of services which include: vital signs, suture/staple removal, dressing changes using sterile techniques. Assist physicians in all minor procedures and wound care as requested. Enter all vital signs after patient encounter into the LMR system. 2.Responsible for the judgement of room rotations and assignments for physicians. This includes the pre-evaluation of charts to determine the need for possible diagnostic procedures in exam room and setting out supplies for MD. 3.Booking appointments, surgeries and radiology/diagnostic testing and communicating clearly to the patients by following office protocol. 4.Ensuring any pathology specimens are labeled and delivered in a timely manner by end of day to pathology department. 5.Triage clinical questions to MD and often handling simple patient clinical inquiries on behalf of MD. Utilizing LMR clinical messaging to document information triaged and update MD. 6.Attend 1 afternoon clinic per week with Vascular Surgeon at off-site location. Administrative Duties 1.Cross-trained to work at front reception desk as requested. Duties include: patient check in/out, answering any questions the patient may have, and any other related administrative tasks. 2.Maintain all filing/organization systems designed for the accurate tracking of patient tests, films, etc. 3.Prepare and review charts for upcoming weeks clinic, including obtaining referrals and ensuring patients records from referring MD offices have been received. 4.Perform all other duties as assigned, including all generally accepted office functions such as faxing, filing, photocopying, completion of forms and mailing of physician referral letters as required. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: 1.Successful completion of accredited Medical Assisting program. 2. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) 3.High school diploma/GED SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 1.Must possess analytical abilities and sound judgement needed for interpretation of complex data, and documentation of pertinent patient information and when it is appropriate and necessary to involve MD in patient questions. 2.Work requires prolonged walking and standing. Lifts and positions patients from time to time. 3.Excellent inpersonal skills and flexibility. 4.Understanding of and ability to use medical terminology 5.Computer skills (Word, Excel, IDX Lotus Notes, Outlook, etc.) preferred 6.Ability to handle multiple tasks and establish priorities in the midst of a very hectic environment 7.Sensitivity

Job Title: Experienced Medical Assistant Needed! Company: Randstad Location: Boston, MA Description: Experienced Medical Assistant Needed!This position requires a customer-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be flexible. Under general supervision from the Practice Supervisor this individual will provide all aspects of support to this practice. Performs all secretarial and receptionist functions necessary for the complete and efficient management of patients through the ambulatory facility, including the acquisition of necessary patient-care materials and records. Performs all technical and medical assisting functions necessary for the complete and efficient management of patients through the ambulatory facility, including assisting patients with needs or problems relevant to their visit to the physicians and assisting physicians with procedures, treatment and/or instructions to patients.Working hours: 8:30-5pmMust have high school diploma plus medical assisting certificate/diploma. Must have been previously employed in similar work with the public. Must have excellent communication skills and computer applications knowledge and comfort. Must be certified, or become certified during the first three months of employment in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Must understand the overall goals and systems of the facility; communicate effectively with a socially diverse group of patients visiting their physicians for problems that may be life threatening, coping with the anxiety and stress often created in such situation; communicate well with a large group of physicians working in a fast-paced and demanding environment; respect the strict confidentiality of medical records and information. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must have working familiarity with the computer. Previous phone experience is desired. Must have ability to accurately completely basic vital signs and experience with 12 lead EKG machines or ability and willingness to be trained. Must be CPR Certified or willing to become certified. Must be able to work cooperatively and efficiently with fellow employees to assure efficient operation and quality patient care.Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.