Compassionate Medical Assistant - Patient Care Specialist

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Medical Assistant to deliver high-quality patient care in a team-based setting. The role supports clinical operations, performs MA duties, and coordinates with providers to ensure efficient visits.

The ideal candidate has MA competencies within a year, a high school diploma or GED, and basic computer skills. This on-site position emphasizes patient safety and accurate documentation for billing and care continuity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; health science degree preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification or equivalent preferred.
• 0–1 year related work experience required.
• MA competencies expected within one year of hire.
• Basic computer skills and navigation of web-based apps required.

Responsibilities

• Support patient flow and care team coordination to meet care goals.
• Assist during patient visit: collect vitals, review questions, and relay information between patient and staff.
• Provide clear hand-offs to providers and document visit details for billing.
• Perform MA duties under supervision: phlebotomy, immunizations (certified MAs), EKGs, POCT.
• Lead population health outreach and health coaching to meet quality goals.
• Maintain equipment, sterility, and supply levels; ensure safe patient areas.
• Queue prescriptions in EHR, order tests as directed, and verify insurance if needed.
• Schedule tests and tests and ensure appropriate authorizations when required.

Skills

Patient care

Team coordination

Medical assisting

EHR proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Registered Nursing Assistant preferred

EMT Basic License preferred

Phlebotomy Certification preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Medical Assistant to deliver high-quality patient care in a team-based setting. The role supports clinical operations, performs MA duties, and coordinates with providers to ensure efficient visits.

The ideal candidate has MA competencies within a year, a high school diploma or GED, and basic computer skills. This on-site position emphasizes patient safety and accurate documentation for billing and care continuity.