Medical Assistant: Clinical & Front Desk

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) seeks a clinical assistant to support smooth practice operations and patient care. You will greet patients, assist with check-in and scheduling, and help patients with ambulation as needed, while coordinating with providers and staff.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EMR documentation for appropriate billing. Strong computer basics and EMR proficiency are required for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers; ability to navigate web-based applications.
• MA, EMT, CNA, or LNA certificate or diploma, or equivalent clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical assisting duties including vital signs, measurements, EKGs, phlebotomy and assisting during routine procedures.
• Performs point of care testing and sample collection; explains tests and procedures to patients.
• Maintains medical equipment and supplies; ensures clean, sterile, and within expiration dates.
• Reviews medication lists in the EMR; may retrieve Schedule VI and OTC meds under supervision; not authorized for nursing duties.
• Uses EMR to queue prescription renewals and enter orders for tests or appointments; documents tasks for billing.
• Prepares schedules, patient charts and documents for clinical activities; procures and correlates medical correspondence.
• Monitors patients and visitors; informs delays; acts as liaison between patients and staff; screens calls.

Skills

Web-based applications navigation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

MA, EMT, CNA, LNA certificate or diploma

Tools

OMR EMR system

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) seeks a clinical assistant to support smooth practice operations and patient care. You will greet patients, assist with check-in and scheduling, and help patients with ambulation as needed, while coordinating with providers and staff.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and EMR documentation for appropriate billing. Strong computer basics and EMR proficiency are required for success.