Medical Assistant - Interventional Radiology

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant to support smooth practice operations, communicate with patients and staff, and perform both clinical and administrative tasks.

The role includes vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, scheduling, patient check-in, and helping patients with ambulation. Performs point-of-care testing, maintains sterile equipment, and uses EMR for orders and documentation. Sign-on bonus applies for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Medical assisting experience in MA, CNA (or LNA), EMT, PCT, or BIDMC rotation.
• Basic familiarity with computers and basic web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical assisting duties: vital signs, height/weight, EKGs, phlebotomy.
• Assist with patient check-in, scheduling and ambulation support.
• Ensure patient care areas are clean, stocked and ready for use.
• Escort patients to radiology and lab as needed.
• Perform point-of-care testing and maintain equipment sterilization.
• Document tasks in EMR for billing and orders review by providers.
• Assist with medication lists under supervision and screen calls when needed.

Skills

Medical assisting experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Medical Assisting

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. $1,500 Sign On Bonus Important Details:

• Sign on bonuses are paid out in three payments.
• You will receive your first payment (one third of the total amount) within the first 30 days of employment and is subject to applicable taxes.
• You will receive the second payment at six (6) months and the third payment (final third of total amount) one year following your start date and all payments subject to applicable taxes.
• Full time status at BIDMC is considered for schedules greater than or equal to 30 hours per week; part time status is 20 to 29 hours per week.
• Please note, per diem employees are not eligible for sign on bonuses.
• Current and Former BILH candidates - restrictions apply.
• BIDMC Internal employees or employees within the BILH system are not eligible for the bonus or if you have been employed by a BILH entity within the last 12 months.
• Please note, sign on bonuses are subject to change based on the organization’s hiring needs and will be determined by Talent Acquisition on an ongoing basis.
• BILH/BIDMC Talent Acquisition reserves the right to change sign on bonus eligible jobs and amounts at any time.

Job Description:

Supports smooth and efficient practice operations, while contributing to BIDMC's promise of providing extraordinary care. Communicates with patients, other employees and the general public in a courteous, helpful manner by phone and in person. In addition to medical assisting, provides administrative tasks as needed, including but are not limited to greeting, check-in, and scheduling. Assists patients who have physical and psychological limitations with ambulation and patient care functions.

Performs medical assisting duties which may include, but are not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, EKGs, performing phlebotomy and assisting during routine procedures. Ensures that all patient care areas are clean, organized, stocked and ready for patient use. Escorts patients to ancillary service areas such as radiology and lab as needed. Performs appropriate point of care testing, such as lab tests and specimen collection. Implements quality control standards to ensure proper functioning and accuracy of testing equipment. Provides patients with relevant instructions for specific tests and procedures. Monitors, orders and/or maintains medical equipment and supplies, ensuring they are clean, sterilized, stocked and within expiration dates. Performs initial review of medication lists in the electronic medical record for final review by licensed practitioners. May retrieve schedule VI and over the counter medications only, under supervision of licensed providers; is not authorized to perform licensed personnel duties, which include but are not limited to drawing up medications, medication administration or flushing IVs. Uses the electronic medical record system (OMR) to queue prescription renewals for review by a licensed provider. As directed by a clinician, enters/scribes orders for tests, services or appointments in OMR. During the visit, accurately documents tasks, as they are completed, in OMR to ensure proper billing (Facility Worksheet). Prepares schedules, patient charts and other documents as needed for clinical activities, in accordance with Medical Center standards. Procures and correlates medical correspondence as directed by department. Monitors patients and visitors entering, waiting, and leaving the practice. Facilitates timely flow and informs patients and providers of delays in a timely manner. Acts as liaison between patient and practice staff to ensure optimal flow and service delivery. Ensures waiting room materials are organized and stocked as directed by the department. May answer and screen telephone calls.

Required Qualifications:

1. 1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. 2. 0-1 years related work experience required.
3. 3. Medical assisting experience required through any of the following areas: MA, CNA (or LNA), EMT, PCT certificate, Associates Degree in Medical Assisting. Current or former nursing or medical student who has completed at least one clinical rotation. Successful completion of BIDMC in-house competency program in 2019.
4. 4. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

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, 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.

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