Medical Assistant I Hematology

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,174,000 - 80,977,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Part-time and full-time opportunities

Generous compensation

Job summary

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking a Medical Assistant I in Hematology. You will support patient care and clinical operations by greeting patients, documenting histories, taking vital signs, and preparing equipment for exams.

The ideal candidate: graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program or MA certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA); high school diploma with MA training and 5 years MA experience plus certification; strong interpersonal skills,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program or has obtained a Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA).
• High school diploma or GED required; MA program graduate or MA training with 5 years MA experience and certification.
• Certification required if not a graduate of an accredited MA program.

Responsibilities

• Greet and transport patients to exam rooms; document complaints, symptoms and history.
• Take vital signs and document medications, allergies, and smoking history.
• Input and retrieve clinical information in the HER; alert provider when ready.
• Support patient flow and prepare equipment as needed; assist with examinations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Accredited MA program graduate

MA certification (AAMA/CCMA/RMA/NCMA)

Tools

HER familiarity

Job description

## Medical Assistant I HematologyApplylocations: Lahey Hospital and Medical Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR98197**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**Medical Assistant I - Hematology**Job Description:****Come to Work with A Smile! Like you’re Co-Workers. Generous Compensation, Start with 5 weeks combined Paid Time Off. Career Growth and Professional Ladders. Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities.**As a Medical Assistant at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, you will assist with patient care and operational flow by performing clerical and clinical duties as needed. Accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care, you will:•Participate in a competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes and addresses preventative measure•Deliver care that is specific to the age of the patient•Contribute information provided by the patient or family for assessment•Evaluate outcomes of interventions within your scope and follow directions on a modified plan of care.Some of what you might do on a daily basis is:•Greet and transport/escort patients to exam rooms•Ask patient for and document in HER complaint, symptoms, duration of symptom(s)•Obtain history and review medications list•Ask patient if they need any medication refills and queue refills in HER•Document all drug and other allergies•Document smoking history•Take vital signs•Alert provider when patient is ready•Prepare special equipment if necessary**REQUIRED: Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program or has obtained a Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA)** If you have a high school diploma or equivalent and are a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or have obtained a medical assistant certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA), you are an ideal candidate. If you have a certificate, it must be maintained if you are not a graduate of an accredited MA program.**Minimum Qualifications:**Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required, and: 1) graduate of and Accredited Medical Assistant program **or** 2) graduate of a Medical Assistant training program, plus a minimum of 5 years of MA experience **and** must have passed a Medical Assistant Certification Exam (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA). Note: Those hired prior to May 2017 without a certification are grandfathered.Licensure, Certification, Registration: Certification required if not a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required to communicate with patients, family members, physicians and other health care providers, as well as other colleagues. 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 to input and retrieve clinical information, as well as patient registration and appointment information. Utilizes critical thinking and good judgement in performance of tasks. Must possess good organizational skills and the ability to multitask and to prioritize daily assignments to ensure smooth work flow Experience: No experience required**Pay Range:**$21.00 - $28.26The 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.