Cross-Clinic Medical Assistant & Secretary

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a flexible Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary to support Mount Auburn specialty practices. The role involves floating across Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, and Rheumatology, performing patient intake, vital signs, and documentation in the EHR.

Responsibilities include checking in/out patients, scheduling tests, handling referrals, and maintaining accurate patient records while upholding confidentiality. Per diem shifts vary by department needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; health science degree preferred.
• MA competencies within one year of hire.
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate simple web-based apps.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients for appointments.
• Record vital signs, height, weight, reason for visit.
• Update medications and allergies.
• Document patient information in EHR.
• Check patients in/out and schedule tests and referrals.
• Communicate with providers and explain instructions to patients.
• Maintain confidentiality and patient-facing areas.
• Support front-desk duties as needed.

Skills

MA competencies

Basic computer skills

Patient communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Health Science preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a flexible Medical Assistant/Medical Secretary to support Mount Auburn specialty practices. The role involves floating across Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, and Rheumatology, performing patient intake, vital signs, and documentation in the EHR.

Responsibilities include checking in/out patients, scheduling tests, handling referrals, and maintaining accurate patient records while upholding confidentiality. Per diem shifts vary by department needs.