Daytime Per Diem Medical Assistant II – Primary Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II for per diem day shifts across multiple Needham-area offices. You will greet patients, obtain vitals, perform EKGs and phlebotomy, and support clinicians in a fast-paced primary care setting.

Candidate should have a Medical Assistant Certificate and 1–3 years of related experience, with proficiency in EMR systems and basic office software. Position involves teamwork and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate required.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access).

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and serves as a communication resource.
• Obtains vitals and basic measurements (weight, BP, pulse, temp).
• Performs EKGs, injections and/or phlebotomy and assists providers.
• Maintains patient records and documentation in EMR.
• Ensures availability of x-rays, lab slips and pertinent info.
• Assists with obtaining and organizing medical records.
• Performs departmental screening, lab tests and specimen collection.
• Implements quality control standards.
• Assists with procuring and routing patient records.

Skills

Patient communication

Vitals measurement

EKG

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Records management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant II for per diem day shifts across multiple Needham-area offices. You will greet patients, obtain vitals, perform EKGs and phlebotomy, and support clinicians in a fast-paced primary care setting.

Candidate should have a Medical Assistant Certificate and 1–3 years of related experience, with proficiency in EMR systems and basic office software. Position involves teamwork and adherence to quality standards.