Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Procedures

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 providers in an office-based clinical setting. You will assist with routine and special procedures, take vital signs, perform phlebotomy, and help prepare equipment while protecting patient safety and confidentiality.

Qualified candidates have a High School diploma or GED and MA/EMT/CNA/LNA certification or related clinical experience; basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications.
• MA, EMT, CNA, or LNA certificate or diploma; or at least 5 months direct patient care experience in a clinical or research setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of activities during patient visits and assists providers and monitors patients during routine and special procedures.
• Cleans, disinfects and inspects medical equipment and instruments used for patient care; prepares equipment for sterilization.
• Performs appropriate departmental screening, lab tests and specimen collection; provides instructions for tests and procedures.
• Schedules follow-up tests and appointments and contacts patients with reminders.
• Queues prescriptions for renewal and reviews medication listings in the EMR (Web OMR).
• Handles medical correspondences from Health Information Management and administration.
• Collects and enters patient information, maintains confidentiality and enters visit data in the EMR.
• Assists patients with ambulation and care while ensuring comfort and safety.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are available and the environment is clean and stocked.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Web-based applications

Written and spoken English

Education

MA, EMT, CNA, LNA certificate

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in an office-based clinical setting. You will assist with routine and special procedures, take vital signs, perform phlebotomy, and help prepare equipment while protecting patient safety and confidentiality.

Qualified candidates have a High School diploma or GED and MA/EMT/CNA/LNA certification or related clinical experience; basic computer skills are required.