Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Epping (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide support to the practice in clerical, clinical and business areas under the direct supervision of a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician.

This role includes pre-visit work, vital signs, vaccines, prescriptions, scheduling, patient communication, and adherence to policies and infection control; a $2,500 sign-on bonus is available for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration required or within 6 months of hire.
• BLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties such as pre-visit work, obtaining vital signs, providing medication reconciliation, and assisting provider in examinations and/or procedures.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization as required. Ensure exam rooms are cleaned and stocked.
• Respond to patient portal messages on the same day per standing policies.
• Use standing protocols to complete pre visit work, close gaps in care, administer vaccines, and complete prescription refills.
• May schedule pre-admission and diagnostic testing and place follow up calls to patients after surgery.
• May perform daily administrative duties: greeting/check in/check out, scheduling, answering phones, taking messages, organizing patient charts, filing, and handling payments.
• Maintains and adheres to Core policies and regulations including patient confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, infection control; participate in daily huddle.
• In some practices, may perform scribing duties, accompany provider, document encounters, order labs, referrals, and prescriptions.
• Responsible for monitoring care team metrics to evaluate improvement and outcomes.

Education

CMA/RMA/CCMA certification/registration

BLS within 6 months of hire

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide support to the practice in clerical, clinical and business areas under the direct supervision of a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician.

This role includes pre-visit work, vital signs, vaccines, prescriptions, scheduling, patient communication, and adherence to policies and infection control; a $2,500 sign-on bonus is available for eligible hires.