Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk Support

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks across the practice. You will greet patients, perform vital signs, assist during procedures, and help with scheduling and charts using the EMR system.

The role emphasizes safe patient care, accurate documentation, and maintaining a smooth flow from check-in to discharge, with attention to patient comfort and communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• MA, EMT, CNA, LNA certificate or diploma; or at least 5 months of direct patient care experience in a clinical or research setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical assisting duties including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy and assisting during routine procedures.
• Performs point-of-care testing and provides instructions for tests.
• Monitors and maintains medical equipment and supplies, ensuring proper expiration dates.
• Reviews medication lists in EMR for final review by licensed practitioners; may retrieve schedule VI and OTC medications under supervision.
• Uses EMR (OMR) to queue prescription renewals and enter orders; documents tasks during visits for billing.
• Prepares schedules, charts and documents for clinical activities per standards; procures medical correspondence.
• Monitors waiting patients/visitors; facilitates timely flow and informs patients of delays; acts as liaison between patient and staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

MA / EMT / CNA / LNA certificate

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks across the practice. You will greet patients, perform vital signs, assist during procedures, and help with scheduling and charts using the EMR system.

The role emphasizes safe patient care, accurate documentation, and maintaining a smooth flow from check-in to discharge, with attention to patient comfort and communication.