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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Medical Assistant, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Medical Assistant, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Job Number: 24254
Functional Area: Health Care
Department: MIT Health
School Area: Executive Vice President
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Non-Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Job Description
MEDICAL ASSISTANT, MIT Health-Sports Medicine/Orthopedics, to assist physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, athletic trainers, and nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients during and between office visits; and perform other tasks consistent with a medical assistant’s training and skills. Will be the primary liaison between clinical staff and the patient; play an active role in preparing for the daily operations of patient visits and implement key activities; lead twice-daily huddle sessions to ensure pertinent patient information is communicated between clinical staff, ensuring that appropriate materials are available so that care is delivered effectively and efficiently; manage HealtheLife requests as needed; and ensure patients comprehend medical treatment information provided by each provider and use the best medium to follow up with each patient to ensure treatment plan compliance. Full description available here (https://link.zixcentral.com/u/29430bce/dCCh9KE47xGtjNGW-uoD4Q?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhealth.mit.edu%2Fjobs) .
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: high school diploma or its equivalent; graduation from an accredited medical assistant program or medical assistant certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA); at least two years’ experience working in a physician’s office; ability to lift/pull weights of fifteen pounds or more, including the placement of infants and children on examination tables or weighing scales; excellent analytical, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and diplomacy skills; ability to comply with established risk management and safety procedures and all local/state/federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations; sound judgment and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and accuracy; ability to prioritize tasks and see them through to completion in a complex and busy environment. Will be expected to maintain CPR certification and participate in site-based CPR drills. PREFERRED: phlebotomy skills and experience in a sports medicine and ortho practice. Job #24254-5 7/25/24