Medical Assistant Lead - Primary Care Brookline at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY


The role is a vital member of the care team, responsible for exercising appropriate leadership and oversight of clinical operations and Medical Assistant staff throughout the assigned site or department under the direction of the Practice Manager. In addition to performing the duties of a Medical Assistant, the position serves as a role model and resource for site staff. Acting as a liaison between the site-based clinical staff, the Practice Manager, and the Medical Director or Physicians. The Lead facilitates office-wide communication, coordinates new clinical initiatives, and addresses clinical issue resolutions to enhance operational efficiency.


Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)


*Assists in complex office-based procedures and provides clinical oversight for quality control programs.


*Provide leadership to the medical assisting team, including training, mentoring, and performance guidance.


*Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring proper workload distribution and effective utilization of resources.


*Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting teamwork and professional growth.


*Coordinate patient flow, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of care.


*Assist with patient intake, including obtaining medical history, vital signs, and preparing patients for examination.


*Participates in the interview process for new MAs and serves as a preceptor for new hires or students, supervising clinic support staff and creating coverage schedules for the MA team.


*Assists with competency assessment for other MAs and provides input on performance evaluations.


* Performs other duties as assigned


* Complies with all policies and standards


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


*Strong leadership and team management skills


*Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols


*Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.


*Ability to take vital signs, manual blood pressures, collect blood samples and other specimens.


*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal


*Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.


*Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced healthcare environment.


*Knowledge of HIPAA and other privacy and security regulations



Qualifications



Education




Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent required



Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No



Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support [BLS] Certificate Preferred, Certified Medical Assistant Required



Experience Details: Experience of 3 years as a medical assistant, with demonstrated proficiency in clinical and administrative tasks required.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


1285 Beacon Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



Mass General Brigham Competency Framework


At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.