Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Mass General Brigham
Job overview
The Medical Assistant, Spine Medicine role at Mass General Brigham supports a single-provider spine medicine practice by assisting with patient care and procedures, contributing to efficient and personalized specialty care.
Responsibilities and impact
The Medical Assistant will manage patient flow, assist with office visits including procedures and treatments, perform patient panel management tasks like phone calls and prescription refills, and maintain a clean, safe environment while interacting professionally with patients.
Experience and skills
The role requires 1-2 years of direct medical assistant or medical field experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, preferred associate's degree in medical assisting, BLS certification preferred, and strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical skills including proficiency with EHR systems.
Work environment and culture
Mass General Brigham values compassionate, patient-focused care and teamwork within a collaborative, multispecialty medical group environment.
Company information
Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit healthcare system supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service with a focus on innovative, community-based ambulatory care across multiple states.
Team overview
The Medical Assistant will work 1:1 with a spine medicine provider and as part of a multispecialty group of three medical assistants supporting different specialties and covering for each other as needed.
Job location and travel
The position is onsite at 22 Atwood Drive, Northampton, MA, with some procedural assistance required at a secondary location in Hatfield, MA, working Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
Unique job features
The role includes working with state-of-the-art fluoroscopy equipment and performing specialized spine-related procedures, offering a unique opportunity in a focused specialty practice.
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is a leading integrated healthcare system in Massachusetts, formed by the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. It provides comprehensive healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and advanced medical research. The organization generates revenue through patient services, research grants, and partnerships with biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Key historical milestones include its founding in 1994 and its ongoing contributions to medical innovation and patient care excellence.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your certification as a Medical Assistant and your proficiency with clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, blood draws, and assisting with procedures, especially in a specialty setting like spine medicine.
Highlight your experience managing patient flow, handling electronic health records, and performing patient communication tasks such as prescription refills and test result coordination, which are critical to this role.
Apply through multiple channels including the Mass General Brigham corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and any regional job portals listing this position to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Medical Assistants or Spine Medicine staff at Mass General Brigham, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent patient care initiatives or expressing your keen interest in their approach to patient-centered specialty care.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'Certified Medical Assistant,' 'BLS Certification,' 'patient flow management,' 'EHR proficiency,' and 'clinical procedures' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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