Per Diem Medical Assistant, Auckland

The role supports healthcare teams by assisting with both clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting patient information, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow. This role involves direct interaction with patients to ensure their comfort and address concerns, as well as collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to facilitate efficient care.The candidate for this position will have the skills and confidence to work with a small team and work independently with minimal direction. This position will be for Saturdays and evenings (currently Monday 4-8 with potential to expand). Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential FunctionsAssists junior Medical Assistants with day-to-day questions and responsibilities and helps facilitate their learning by participating in onboarding training. Show patients to examination rooms, prepare necessary equipment for healthcare providers, and interview patients to obtain medical information, measure their vital signs, weight, and height, and record information in the patient's medical record.Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients, and organize educational materials to reinforce patient education. Perform general office duties, such as answering phones, taking dictation, and completing insurance forms, while acting as a liaison with other departments and advocating for patients with a positive customer service approach.Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing; perform phlebotomy if competence is demonstrated. Maintain inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates. Provide immunizations (as applicable), which requires certification or 3 years of experience administering vaccines and supervision of a provider.Responsible for improving departmental quality initiatives, such as two patient identifiers and hand hygiene. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Experience Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments. Accuracy and attention to detail. Compliance with all privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations. Ability to take vital signs, manual blood pressure, and collect blood samples and other specimens. Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software. Logical reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions or approaches. Time management skills. Ability to work independently. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (with assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process, and in performing essential job functions.#J-18808-Ljbffr