Medical Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Oregon (IL); Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Joining Beth Israel Lahey Health as a Medical Assistant means being part of a respected team focused on high-quality patient care in Oregon. You will enhance patient satisfaction by assisting healthcare providers, managing clinical duties, and ensuring a smooth operational flow within a vibrant health care organization. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, along with relevant certifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent certification.
• Achieve Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Epic and Primary Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of high quality, safe clinical care.
• Manage patient care and operational flow.
• Take patient vital signs and document medical history.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA)

5 years experience working as an MA

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Under the general supervision of the designated supervisor (depending on the location) and in collaboration with a clinical overseer, where applicable, the Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of high quality and safe clinical care. S/he will assist with patient care and operational flow by performing clerical and clinical duties as needed within the scope of their training and applicable to the kind of practice and patient population.

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Under the general supervision of the designated supervisor (depending on the location) and in collaboration with a clinical overseer, where applicable, the Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of high quality and safe clinical care. S/he will assist with patient care and operational flow by performing clerical and clinical duties as needed within the scope of their training and applicable to the kind of practice and patient population.

The MA I will organize work to enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency. S/he will collaborate with providers for daily needs/schedule coordination, by reviewing provider schedule and anticipating patient, provider and appointment needs at the time of the patient visit, keep visits running on time, communicate delays with patients, manage same-day schedule additions, ensure exam rooms are properly supplied and provide support for patient forms completion. The MA I is responsible for following and sustaining all workflows, standard work, policies, and procedures.

The performance of the Medical Assistant I in the delivery of empathetic and efficient care and service will have a direct impact on our overall patient satisfaction.

The Medical Assistant works in collaboration with the physician(s), other health care provider(s), and other ambulatory support staff within the department and with other disciplines to deliver patient care.

Job Description:

Job Description

BILH Primary Care is where you can truly make a difference. As the Medical Assistant, you are responsible for assisting in the delivery of high quality, safe clinical care, by being a member of a high performing clinical team.

The Medical Assistant on the BILH Primary Care team, will work to enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency through a collaborative approach to patient care. Working with Healthcare Providers on their daily needs and schedules will assure patient care is delivered in a timely manner. Taking patient vital signs as well as documenting medical history in our EMR system and providing patients and families medical information in order to achieve positive patient satisfaction are just some of the critical duties you will be performing. Your skills will be valued here. Come join us!

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required, and:

1) Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program OR

2.) Has obtained a Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA)
OR

3.) 5 years experience working as an MA

Licensure, Certification, Registration: .

Achieves and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association, within 90 days of hire.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. Must possess strong problem solving abilities and analytical skills to ensure patient’s needs are met. Must possess basic computer skills. Utilizes critical thinking and good judgement in performance of tasks. Must possess good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.

*Epic and Primary Care experience strongly preferred*

*Remote position*

40 hours/full-time/ 2 Saturday's per month

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled