Medical Assistant I: Compassionate Patient Care

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts seeks a Medical Assistant to provide high-quality, direct patient care within a team-based model and to support administrative and clinical operations. The role emphasizes patient flow, accurate documentation, and collaboration with providers to ensure safety and efficient care.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy where certified, immunizations, EHR entries, and outreach for health maintenance and chronic disease management to improve

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Health Science preferred.
• License MA Certificate preferred, or CNA/EMT/Phlebotomy certificates.
• 0-1 years related work experience.
• Basic familiarity with computers and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Develops empathetic relationships with patients and families to support patient care and practice goals.
• Assists during visits, manages flow, and communicates delays to patients and providers.
• Maintains clear communication hand-offs between patients and the medical team.
• Performs medical assisting duties (vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, immunizations where certified).
• Leads population health outreach and health coaching to meet quality goals.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and PHI compliance; supports accurate billing in the EHR.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Health Science

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts seeks a Medical Assistant to provide high-quality, direct patient care within a team-based model and to support administrative and clinical operations. The role emphasizes patient flow, accurate documentation, and collaboration with providers to ensure safety and efficient care.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy where certified, immunizations, EHR entries, and outreach for health maintenance and chronic disease management to improve