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Medical Assistant - Co Op

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
221 Longwood Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 28, 2026
Summary Department based internship. Incumbent receives academic credit in accordance with school and internship guidelines. Internship provides hands-on learning experience. Does this position require Patient Care? Essential Functions Internship duties are based on department requirements and school course of study. -Detailed description to be provided by host department. Accurately performs the intake process using two patient identifiers, this includes checking vital signs, blood pressure, height and weight. Documents all results into Epic Reviews and documents allergy and smoking status Performs medication reconciliation following BWPO and BWH standards; this includes reviewing the patient's medication list and documenting/updating as needed Enters prescription renewal requests in Epic using the prescription renewal queue making sure to enter all pharmacy information and medication names in coded format Ensures PROMS, and practice specific paperwork are completed, helps complete them if necessary Reviews practice policies and procedures with new patients Performs patient education around virtual visits Responsible for managing the prescription renewal line, ensures all patient's requests are handled in a timely manner. This includes management of prior authorizations Maintains excellent customer service Enters Requisite Lab Orders as detailed in protocols Assists patients in completing appropriate releases of information forms Ensures equipment is properly maintained; communicates issues to the practice manager Communicates to the practice manager when supplies must be reordered Performs other duties, and tasks to ensure the efficient overall performance of the practice, including cross-coverage of Practice Assistant II roles as necessary Physical Requirements Standing Occasionally (3-33%) Walking Occasionally (3-33%) Sitting Constantly (67-100%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%) Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Occasionally (3-33%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%) Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) 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. 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.