Medical Assistant - Core Physicians

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant in California to support clerical, clinical and business functions under supervision. The role includes pre-visit work, vital signs, medication reconciliation and assisting providers in exams and procedures.

Responsibilities span instrument prep, charting, vaccines, scheduling, and patient communication. A CMA/RMA/CCMA certification and BLS are required or to be completed within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• CMA/RMA/CCMA certification or registration required or within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical, clinical and business support under supervision of a nurse or physician.
• Perform pre-visit work, obtain vital signs, reconcile medications, assist with examinations and procedures.
• Prepare instruments, clean exam rooms, and stock supplies.
• Respond to patient portal messages the same day following standard procedures.
• Administer vaccines, manage prescriptions and conduct follow-up calls as needed.
• Assist with scheduling, patient check-in/out, phone calls, chart organization and billing tasks.
• Adhere to policies, protect patient confidentiality, and support care team communications.
• May scribe and document encounters, order labs and referrals as directed.
• Monitor care team metrics to evaluate improvements.

Education

High School or GED

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration

BLS within 6 months

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.

Job Description:

$2,500 sign-on bonus available for eligible hires!!

** Bonus amounts for positions under 40 hours per week will be prorated. Per diem roles are not eligible.

Provide support to the practice in the functional areas of clerical, clinical and business under the direct supervision of a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician.

Major Responsibilities :

• Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting provider in examinations and/or procedures.

• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required. Ensures exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.

• Following standard work procedures, and messaging policy, respond to patient phone portal message on the same day.

• Use standing protocols to complete pre visit work, close gaps in care, administrate vaccines, and complete prescription refills.

• May schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and place follow up calls to patients after surgery.

• May perform any of the following daily administrative duties of the practice: greeting/check in/check out, scheduling patients, answering telephones, taking messages, organizing patient charts, filing, pulling and copying patient records, collection of co pays and patient balances, post payment and adjustment transactions, and balance daily journal.

• Maintains and adheres to established Core policies and procedures and federal regulations, including, patient confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards; responsible for participating in the daily huddle and completing any actions required and working as a member of the care team to ensure proper communication between all team members

• In some practices, the MA may perform scribing duties; accompany provider into patient examination room and accurately and efficiently document the encounter; order any labs, make referrals, and order prescriptions that have been recommended by the provider.

• Responsible for monitoring care team metrics to evaluate improvement metrics & outcome.

Requirements:

• High School or GED
• For hires after 11/28/2011: CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 months of hire OR credentialed through a formal training program that includes testing of knowledge
• BLS within 6 months of hire

Pay Range:

$20.00 - $29.49

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, geographyof 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.

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