Medical Assistant Beverly Family Practice Cummings Center

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,930; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Beverly, MA is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the BILH team. This role involves assisting in high-quality clinical care and enhancing patient satisfaction. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting medical history, and collaborating with healthcare providers.

The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with either a Medical Assistant certification or significant experience. The pay range is $21.00 - $28.26 per hour, depending on various factors, further underscoring the value of this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program or Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Medical Assistant can substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of high quality, safe clinical care.
• Take patient vital signs and document medical history.
• Provide patients and families with medical information.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Problem-solving abilities

Analytical skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program/Certification

5 years experience as Medical Assistant

Job description

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.

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:

• Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program OR
• Has obtained a Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA)

OR

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Medical Assistant

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.

Pay Range

$21.00 - $28.26

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

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) as a condition of employment.

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