Medical Assistant, Neurosurgery

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center seeks a full-time Medical Assistant for the Neurosurgery department in Boston. Responsibilities include performing clinical tasks, maintaining patient care areas, and assisting with various administrative duties. Ideal candidates will have direct patient care experience and a high school diploma or GED. Join a dedicated team committed to providing extraordinary care.

Qualifications

• 5 months of direct patient care experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers needed.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy certificate.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical assisting duties including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in patient care areas.
• Monitors and organizes medical supplies and equipment.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Patient care experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

MA, EMT, CNA or LNA certificate, or Associates Degree in Medical Assisting

Job description

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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

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.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
• At least 5 months of direct patient care experience in a clinical or research setting, such as: experience working as a medical assistant (MA), a patient care technician (PCT) or a clinical nursing assistant (CNA); nursing or medical student with completion of one clinical rotation.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MA, EMT, CNA or LNA certificate, or Associates Degree in Medical Assisting
• Phlebotomy certificate
  
  

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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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