Medical Assistant Neurosurgery

1 month ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Brigham and Women's Hospital Full time
Job Summary

The Medical/Practice Assistant (MA/PA) is an integral member of the healthcare team, accountable for patient care as assigned by a licensed independent provider (LIP: MD, NP, PA), a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Registered Nurse (RN). The MA/PA participates in the direct and indirect care of patients, health maintenance, patient instruction, collaborative planning and rehabilitation as within scope of practice and consistent with his/her education and training.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develops relationships with patients, families and colleagues, functioning as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and contributes toward the attainment of important goals for the patient, the practice and the organization.
  • Provides administrative support to the practice, responsible for multiple functions to ensure a smooth and seamless patient experience.
  • Collaborates as a member of the healthcare team, contributing toward a supportive and therapeutic environment that promotes the attainment of patient goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and timely.
  • Accurately obtains vital signs, elicits information about the patient's basic health status, administers relevant care within scope of practice and as directed by the LIP/LPN/RN, and documents as appropriate in the electronic health record.
  • Participates in team-based care and patient education initiatives to support the health and wellness of patients in conjunction with the LIP/LPN/RN.
  • Participates in organizational and unit-based quality improvement initiatives and compliance readiness.
  • Participates in telephone screening of patients; may provide instruction to patient when directed by the LIP/LPN/RN.
  • Participates in prescription management tasks including pending of new prescriptions and renewals requiring LIP approval, prior authorizations and medication reconciliation.
  • Performs a variety of tasks, including those that may be facilitated by administrative staff, which have an effect on the overall operations of the unit.
Requirements
  • Education required: High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Certificate Program preferred.
  • Experience in healthcare setting preferred.
Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of practice operations and standards.
  • Beginning to intermediate knowledge and use of medical terminology.
  • Ability to accurately perform vital signs and obtain pertinent health information including but not limited to; temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight.
  • Ability to participate in the medication reconciliation processes and related prescription management tasks, including prior authorizations.
  • Knowledge and ability to perform specific procedures and tests as appropriate to the clinical setting.


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