Medical Assistant I

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join the BILH Primary Care team. In this role you will support clinicians by taking vital signs, recording medical histories in the EMR, and delivering patient information to families to promote understanding and satisfaction.

You will collaborate with providers to ensure timely care, manage daily tasks, and uphold quality and safety standards. A high school diploma or equivalent, MA program certification or 5 years of MA experience, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of Accredited Medical Assistant program OR MA certification OR 5 years' MA experience.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire (American Heart Association).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; knowledge of medical terminology; ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vital signs and document medical history in the EMR.
• Provide patients and families with medical information to support understanding.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to meet daily needs and schedules.
• Enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency through teamwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

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

5 years' Medical Assistant experience

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:

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.) 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, 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