Per Diem Practice Support Assistant, Joint Center- Newton

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.

The Team

The Kaplan Joint Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital (2014 Washington Street in Newton, MA) offers surgical and non-surgical treatments for patients with joint pain. Our joint reconstruction and replacement surgical procedures offer patients a better quality of life and relief from living in discomfort. We treat patients with conditions like degenerative joint disease, joint malalignment, ligament and tendon tears, and cartilage and labral injuries.

We have brought together a group of skilled orthopedic surgeons who are passionate about relieving patients' joint pain and helping them live active, healthy lives. From a person's diagnosis, recovery, long-term, and follow-up care, we are committed to supporting our patients and their families!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Per diem, Practice Support Assistant to support our practice onsite on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Fridays. The desired schedule is Fridays from 8:00am- 4:30pm, and we can be flexible on which day would be a half day from 8:00-12:00pm between the Tuesday and Wednesday shifts. There is also potential to pick up more shifts if coverage is needed!

The Patient Support Assistant is both clinical and non-clinical in nature and includes direct patient care responsibilities such as rooming patients, taking vitals as well as administrative support.

Qualifications

When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only relevant qualifications, skills, and competencies, but also positive attitudes, empathy, and genuine passion for the work.

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Medical assistant experience preferred

• CPR training required