Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care & Patient Support

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support safe, high-quality care across ambulatory settings under supervision of licensed providers. The MA performs direct patient care, assists with procedures, and supports care coordination.

Key duties include greeting and preparing patients, taking vital signs, supporting EKGs and specimen collection, maintaining clean exam rooms, and documenting in the EMR. Some scheduling and referrals support may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; MA training program preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems and vital signs collection is desirable.
• BLS certification and MA credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet, room, and prepare patients; take and document vital signs.
• Support clinical procedures such as EKGs and specimen collection.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and accurate EMR documentation.
• Assist with scheduling, referrals, and patient instructions as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

EMR systems

Team-based mindset

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

MA training program preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support safe, high-quality care across ambulatory settings under supervision of licensed providers. The MA performs direct patient care, assists with procedures, and supports care coordination.

Key duties include greeting and preparing patients, taking vital signs, supporting EKGs and specimen collection, maintaining clean exam rooms, and documenting in the EMR. Some scheduling and referrals support may be required.