Medical Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their team in Reading. In this role, you will play a vital part in enhancing patient satisfaction and ensuring efficient healthcare delivery. Your responsibilities will include assisting healthcare providers, documenting medical histories, and taking vital signs, all while working collaboratively within a high-performing clinical team. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and satisfaction while working in a supportive environment that values your skills and contributions. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or certification required.
• 5+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality clinical care as part of a team.
• Document patient medical history and vital signs in EMR system.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR System

Job description

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Practice Administrator at Reading Internal Medicine Associates

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description Summary

BILH Primary Care is where you can truly make a difference. As the Medical Assistant, you are responsible for assisting in the delivery of high quality, safe clinical care, by being a member of a high performing clinical team.

The Medical Assistant on the BILH Primary Care team will work to enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency through a collaborative approach to patient care. Working with Healthcare Providers on their daily needs and schedules will assure patient care is delivered in a timely manner. Taking patient vital signs as well as documenting medical history in our EMR system and providing patients and families medical information in order to achieve positive patient satisfaction are just some of the critical duties you will be performing. Your skills will be valued here. Come join us!

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required, and:

1. Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program OR
2. Has obtained a Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA) OR
3. Minimum of 5 years working as a Medical Assistant

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Achieves and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association, within 90 days of hire.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. Must possess strong problem solving abilities and analytical skills to ensure patient’s needs are met. Must possess basic computer skills. Utilizes critical thinking and good judgement in performance of tasks. Must possess good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time