Medical Assistant- Wellesley College Health Services

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus $750.00 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.

About Us

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a comprehensive medical center located in Newton. We provide the services and expertise of a major medical facility with the convenience and personal attention of a community hospital. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, efficient medical care to each of our patients.

We are a proud member of Mass General Brigham, a network founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Our affiliation allows us to provide our patients with access to the best community-based medicine and the most advanced specialty care in the world.

Our continued goal at Newton-Wellesley Medical Group is to meet our patients' (and their families'!) health care needs and build long-term relationships that provides them with exceptional care and service.

Our Team

Located at 727 Washington Street Wellesley, MA 02481 (Club Building 1st Floor,) our Wellesley College Health Services team provides primary medical and gynecologic care to any Wellesley student who needs it. This includes urgent care, annual physicals, immunizations, and pharmacy services.

Schedule/Hours

We are open Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 6:00pm and Fridays from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Shifts are staggered to ensure we have Medical Assistant coverage for all hours of operations,

General Overview

Our Medical Assistants play an integral part in the operations of our community-based physician practices. Dedicated to clinical support, the Medical Assistant ensures a smooth patient flow within the practice and assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of physician or advanced practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates pre-visit preparations including addressing the special needs of patients (i.e. comfort measures, communication, and other appropriate issues), ensuring relevant labs and tests are scheduled and completed prior to office visit, organization of paper chart, etc.

• Escorts patients to the exam rooms and take vital signs.

• Performs a variety of patient care procedures within the Medical Assistant (MA) scope of practice, including but not limited to: injections and EKG's.

• Obtains blood specimens in accordance with established procedures, while maintaining a professional, patient-sensitive atmosphere.

• Provides assistance to providers with office procedures.

• Prepares requisitions and submits specimens to the laboratory.

• Sends in electronic prescriptions for patients that have been instructed by providers.

• Communicates with patients regarding laboratory, imaging results and prescription instructions per practice protocol.

• Cleans and restocks exam rooms.

• Maintains the strictest confidentiality of any and all patient records including but not limited to treatment, diagnosis, history, medication, and financial status.

When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant skills and competencies, but also positive attitudes, empathy, and genuine passion for this work. Our providers and clinical staff members love to teach and mentor, so we are open to new hires seeking to gain experience in healthcare industry as they determine their long-term journey/career goals.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant training program, nursing student, or Paramedic required.

• National Medical Assistant Certification required.

• CPR training required.

• Experience working as a Medical Assistant preferred

• Epic experience preferred

• Primary care experience preferred

• Phlebotomy experience preferred.