Medical Assistant, Express Care - Andover and Lawrence
Mass General Brigham Community Physicians

Job Info

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About Us

A member of Mass General Brigham Community Physicians, Pentucket Medical has been providing extraordinary healthcare to the residents of the Merrimack Valley for 50 years. With the latest in diagnostics, technology and research, we proudly offer unparalleled acute, chronic, and wellness care to our patients. Our primary care and specialty teams include more than 55 physicians, 40 nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and over 300 clinical and administrative support staff. With five sites located in the Merrimack Valley, Pentucket Medical provides access to care 7 days a week.

Our continued dedication to clinical excellence, focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and generous employee offerings, such as our competitive benefits package, allow our professionals to build an exciting career as we all work together to positively impact the health of our patients. Bring your talent to MGB Community Physicians and find out just how far it can take you! Are you ready to join our team?

Our Team

Pentucket Medical ExpressCare serves patients of all ages and is open seven days a week to help patients when they are sick or injured and can't get in to see their primary care doctor. Our services are designed to close the gap between primary care and emergency care by offering prompt, walk-in treatment for non-life threatening illnesses and injuries.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Medical Assistant to support practice operations at our fast-paced urgent care centers! For this opportunity, the Medical Assistant will be expected to cover shifts at the following ExpressCare locations:

• 323 Lowell Street Andover, MA
• 370 Merrimack Street Lawrence, MA

Schedule

This opportunity has a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts (7:30am-7:30pm) on the weekdays. (Example: 2 weekdays are worked one week, and 3 weekdays are worked the following week).

Additionally, every other weekend is required. The weekend hours are:

Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm

Sunday 8:30am-3:00pm

Essential Functions

• Escort patients to exam rooms and assist in determining need for office visit.
• Take vital signs and weights and assist in the patient flow, patient history, review medications.
• Enter appropriate results of vital signs into the EPIC system.
• Assist physicians in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Clean and restock exam rooms, order necessary supplies as needed and assist in the maintenance of equipment.
• Answer telephone courteously and timely and take accurate messages and transfer appropriate calls to Team Leader.
• Schedule all tests and procedures as requested by Team Leader.
• Pick up lab reports, X-rays and correspondence as requested.
• Assist in the maintenance of tracking systems of tests and results.
• Attend required meetings, trainings and participations in committees as requested.
• Enhance professional growth and development through in service meetings and education programs.
• Work in alternative departments and sites as requested.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications
Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Current national medical assistant certification with one of the following organizations:
  • American Assoc. of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - Credential: CMA
  • American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Credential: RMA
  • National Healthcare Association (NHA) - Credential: CCMA
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) - Credential: NCMA
• Previous experience in a healthcare facility, urgent care center or ER.

(National Medical Assistant Certification is required within six months of hire)

EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity 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.

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