Compassionate Medical Assistant & Patient Care Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a multifaceted Medical Assistant to support clinical teams across patient visits and procedures. You will assist providers, perform phlebotomy and vital signs, and help manage equipment and supplies to ensure a smooth patient experience.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and preferably MA/EMT/CNA/LNA certification or experience. This is a on-site clinical support position at a major healthcare system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
• MA, EMT, CNA, LNA certificate or diploma; or at least 5 months of direct patient care experience in a clinical or research setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of activities during patient visits.
• Sets up and assists providers and monitors patients during and following routine and special procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy, vital signs, height and weight, suture removal and dressing changes as needed.
• Cleans, disinfects and inspects medical equipment and instruments used for patient care between each patient use according to guidelines required by the unit.
• Prepares equipment to be sent out of unit for sterilization.
• Inspects equipment on a routine basis for damage or repairs.
• Performs appropriate departmental screening, lab tests and specimen collection.
• Implements quality control standards as required.
• Provides patients with instructions for specific tests and procedures.
• Schedules follow-up tests and appointments using hospital systems.
• Contacts patients with reminder appointments.
• Assists and queues prescriptions for renewal and performs initial review of medication listings in EMR (Web OMR).
• Procures and correlates medical correspondences from Health Information Management, providers and administration.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Web-based application navigation

Written communications

Education

High School Diploma/GED

MA/EMT/CNA/LNA certificate or 5 months direct patient care experience

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a multifaceted Medical Assistant to support clinical teams across patient visits and procedures. You will assist providers, perform phlebotomy and vital signs, and help manage equipment and supplies to ensure a smooth patient experience.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and preferably MA/EMT/CNA/LNA certification or experience. This is a on-site clinical support position at a major healthcare system.