Compassionate Medical Assistant: Frontline Patient Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver high quality, direct patient care in a team-based primary care setting. You will support administrative and clinical operations, assist during visits, and help with chronic disease management and health coaching.

Responsibilities include vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, immunizations (certified MAs), and documenting tasks for accurate billing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Health Science preferred.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Demonstrated MA competencies within one year of hire.
• Basic familiarity with computers; ability to navigate basic web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Develops empathetic relationships with patients, families and colleagues to support patient care goals.
• Assists patients during visits, facilitates flow, informs about delays, and coordinates with staff for smooth service delivery.
• Communicates clearly with patients and team, including hand-offs to providers.
• Performs MA duties under supervision: vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, immunizations (certified MAs).
• Leads population health outreach and basic health coaching to meet care goals.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, ensures sterility, and keeps areas accessible.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in Health Science

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant to deliver high quality, direct patient care in a team-based primary care setting. You will support administrative and clinical operations, assist during visits, and help with chronic disease management and health coaching.

Responsibilities include vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, immunizations (certified MAs), and documenting tasks for accurate billing.