3303694 - Full-time

Primary Care Associates, Longwood

We welcome to our practice patients from all races, ethnicities, religions, beliefs and with any physical limitations, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We work as a team to provide our patients with the highest quality of primary care and overall experience. We treat every member of our practice with equal respect, dignity, and compassion.

Transitions Clinic Mission

We serve the community by providing post-discharge acute care to patients who were in the ED or inpatient at the hospital that do not have a Primary Care Provider.

Brigham Health Primary Care is committed to racial justice by building and active enforcement of policies, practices, attitudes, and actions that produce equitable access, treatment, and outcomes for all people. Our clinics are grounded in team-based, patient and family-centered care. We partner with communities to seek health and wellness, working to eliminate health care inequities with an expanded care team that includes behavioral health, social workers, nurses, population health coordinators, patient navigators, community health workers, community resource specialists, high-risk RN case management, and support for virtual visits.

Diverse candidates encouraged to apply. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Medical Assistant (MA) is an integral member of the healthcare team and is 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 participates in the direct and indirect care of patients, health maintenance, patient instruction, collaborative planning and rehabilitation within scope of practice and consistent with his/her education and training. The Medical Assistant may be present in secure medication storage areas and is allowed incidental access to medications. Developing relationships with patients, families and colleagues, the MA functions 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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job duties and responsibilities may vary by department (see addendum A for more detail)

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:

- Demonstrates true engagement and enthusiasm to contribute toward the care delivery needs for patients and families.

- Promotes an inclusive environment supportive of patient and family centered care for a diverse community.

- Accepts assignments for patient care within the scope of his/her preparation and within current standards of practice.

- In conjunction with a Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) , LPN or RN, participates in the gathering of data that contributes to the assessment, planning, and evaluation of care delivered.

- Collaborates as a member of the health care 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 patientrsquo;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.

- Performs routine tests that may include but is not limited to: electrocardiograms, vision and hearing screening, and the collection of specimens for laboratory testing and point of care.

- Participates in team-based care and patient education initiatives to support the health and wellness of patients in conjunction with the LIP/LPN/RN. Reinforces patient instruction as directed by 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.

- Follows approved clinical practice guidelines (CPGrsquo;s) and workflows, pends appropriate orders for radiology, laboratory testing and other care needs requiring LIP authorization.

- 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. These include flow, stocking of rooms, scheduling tasks and all other duties as assigned.

- Appropriately utilizes organizational resources including management of time, supplies, equipment and other assets.

- Other duties as assigned.

Brigham and Womenrsquo;s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Brigham and Womenrsquo;s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.