Medical Assistant II at Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Responsible for providing phlebotomy services in the lab to NEW/Health patients as ordered by treating providers. Responsible for assisting physicians, nurse practitioners and behavioral health therapists with evaluation, management, treatment of patients during office visits and other tasks related to the visit consistent with his/her training and skills in a team-based Patient-Centered Medical-Home environment. His/her primary roles are to assure efficient patient flow through the office, maintain neat, clean and safe patient care areas, and to promote patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs.



Phlebotomy Duties/Responsibilities



• Phlebotomy skills on adult/pediatric patients


• Perform routine lab procedures on premises (waived testing)


• Accurate record keeping and logging of all tests in-house or sent to outside lab per lab procedures


• Keep filing up-to-date


• Order supplies as needed


• Maintain quality control records


• Assists nurse supervisor with annual waived testing to other Phlebotomists, MAs, LPNs and RNs


• Responsible for laboratory orientation and training of all new Phlebotomists, MAs, LPNs and RNs


• Perform any other duties as requested by supervisor



Supporting clinical team to ensure effective patient flow



Assure patients' medical records are complete prior to visit. Scrub records in order to update physician on pending clinical updates for each patient. Huddle with physician/ nurse practitioner/ BH therapist prior to the beginning of the session to discuss various tasks that may have to be updated on each patient.


Greet patients in waiting area and escort to exam room.


Assist with admission process:


- Use double identifier to determine accurate patient information


- Document chief complaint or symptoms in the medical record


- Document current medications and prescriptions that need to be renewed


- Review records for immunization needs


- Perform EKG's per order of clinician


Instruct patient how to prepare for the physician or nurse practitioner (assisting, if necessary)


Anticipate and set up special equipment and/or supplies needed for the visit.


Alert the physician or nurse practitioner when the patient is ready and communicate pertinent clinical information.


Assist provider as required


Interpret or assist with accessing interpretation through telephonic access during visit as required


Assist patient through check-out process


Prepare room for next patient


Respond to needs to expedite visits and keep providers on schedules


Stock examination room



Assist physician or nurse practitioner with patient care during the visit



Adhere to hand hygiene and standard precaution guidelines.


Provide care appropriate to age group of patients in practice setting and document data per practice protocols:


- Take and record age-appropriate vital signs


- Measurements and recording of BMI- (height and weight)


Provide instructions for specimen collection -


blood (phlebotomy)


- clean voided urine


- sputum


- stool for occult blood


- rapid strep testing (drop off)


- UCGs (pregnancy tests)


- Assist with throat cultures and pap smears


Assist physician or nurse practitioner with patient examination, procedures, and treatments, as directed.


Perform other tests, procedures and treatments, as directed.


- simple, dry sterile dressings


- EKG


- Pulmonary function tests


Document testing/results per practice protocols



Assist the physician or nurse practitioner with work outside the visit related to managing a panel of patients.



Perform designated tasks related to tracking test results and may communicate normal test results to patient as directed by physician or nurse practitioner.


Receive patient messages, review with physician or nurse practitioner (teams) and take action as directed.


Expedite prescription renewals as directed by the prescribing provider.


Assist physicians and nurse practitioners in coordinating care with/making referrals to community agencies for non-clinical services by referring patients to the Resource Specialist on staff (team).



Maintain neat, clean, and safe exam rooms and treatment areas.



Assure patient care areas are neat, clean, and professional looking.


Assure exam and treatment rooms are properly stocked, equipped, and secured, as applicable.


Assure all equipment is in good working order.


Clean equipment after patient use per office protocols.



Promote patient/customer satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs.



Adhere to Human Resources policies re: attendance and dress code.


Adhere to customer service philosophy in all patient interactions.


Communicate appropriately and effectively with patient.



Function as an integral part of the patient care team



Interact in a professional, cooperative way with other staff and team members.


Accept delegated responsibilities in a positive manner.


Offer help to others when not busy.


Before leaving the practice for breaks/lunch, make sure adequate coverage is available.


Engage in constructive problem solving with team members.


Attend and participate in huddles and staff meetings on a regular basis.



Qualifications

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:


Good communication skills


Good phlebotomy skills


Experience performing waived testing procedures


Sound judgment and problem solving ability.


Ability to prioritize


Ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment and see them through to completion


Accuracy and attention to detail.


Computer literacy (ability to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, scheduling system, tracking tools)



EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action 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.