Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy & Patient Care

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers during patient visits in an office-based clinical setting. The role includes phlebotomy, vital signs, specimen collection, and equipment preparation while ensuring patient confidentiality and safety.

Responsibilities cover scheduling follow-ups, reviewing medication listings in the EMR, and assisting licensed practitioners to deliver high-quality patient care in a hospital-based practice.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of activities during patient visits.
• Sets up and assists providers and monitors patients during and following routine and special procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy, vital signs, height and weight, suture removal and dressing changes as needed.
• Cleans, disinfects and inspects medical equipment and instruments used for patient care between each patient use according to guidelines required by the unit.
• Prepares equipment to be sent out of unit for sterilization.
• Inspects equipment on a routine basis for damage or repairs.
• Performs appropriate departmental screening, lab tests and specimen collection.
• Provides patients with relevant instructions for specific tests and procedures.
• Schedules follow-up tests and appointments using hospital systems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Navigate web-based applications

Education

MA/EMT/CNA/LNA certificate or diploma

Nursing or medical student with clinical rotation

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers during patient visits in an office-based clinical setting. The role includes phlebotomy, vital signs, specimen collection, and equipment preparation while ensuring patient confidentiality and safety.

Responsibilities cover scheduling follow-ups, reviewing medication listings in the EMR, and assisting licensed practitioners to deliver high-quality patient care in a hospital-based practice.