Compassionate Medical Assistant-Patient Care & Team Support

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide high-quality direct patient care in a team-based Primary Care setting at Mt. Auburn. You will support administrative and clinical workflows, update medications and allergies, and assist during routine procedures.

The role emphasizes population health outreach, documentation in the EHR, and collaboration with providers to ensure safe, efficient patient visits. A focus on patient safety and PHI privacy is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Health Science preferred.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient over the course of their visit: supports timely flow and informs patient/provider of delays.
• Engages with patient on visit reason and updates medication and allergy lists.
• Works with the care team to ensure optimal flow and service delivery.
• Performs MA duties under supervision: vitals, EKGs, point of care testing, phlebotomy, immunizations (certified MAs).
• Leads population health outreach and health coaching to meet quality goals.
• Maintains equipment, sterility, and inventory with proper safety practices.
• Uses the EHR to queue prescriptions and document tasks for billing.

Skills

Patient care

Team-based care

EHR navigation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Health Science preferred

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide high-quality direct patient care in a team-based Primary Care setting at Mt. Auburn. You will support administrative and clinical workflows, update medications and allergies, and assist during routine procedures.

The role emphasizes population health outreach, documentation in the EHR, and collaboration with providers to ensure safe, efficient patient visits. A focus on patient safety and PHI privacy is essential.