Medical Assistant-Rheumatology

Beth Israel Lahey Health Specialty Care, Inc.; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BILH Primary Care, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health Specialty Care, Inc., is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a high‑performing clinical team. You will take vital signs, document patient histories in the EMR, and provide information to patients and families to support satisfaction and safety.

The role emphasizes collaboration with providers to maintain timely patient care, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required, and OR trained MA program or MA certification OR 5 years’ MA experience.
• Must maintain BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vital signs and document medical history in the EMR.
• Provide patients and families medical information to support understanding and satisfaction.
• Assist in delivering high quality, safe clinical care as part of a high performing clinical team.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to address daily patient needs and schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

BILH Primary Care

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Description: BILH Primary Care is where you can truly make a difference. As the Medical Assistant, you are responsible for assisting in the delivery of high quality, safe clinical care, by being a member of a high performing clinical team. The Medical Assistant on the BILH Primary Care team, will work to enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency through a collaborative approach to patient care. Working with Healthcare Providers on their daily needs and schedules will assure patient care is delivered in a timely manner. Taking patient vital signs as well as documenting medical history in our EMR system and providing patients and families medical information in order to achieve positive patient satisfaction are just some of the critical duties you will be performing. Your skills will be valued here. Come join us!

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required, and:
• Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program OR
• Has obtained a Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA) OR
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Medical Assistant

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Achieves and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association, within 90 days of hire.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must possess strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills to ensure patient’s needs are met.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Utilizes critical thinking and good judgement in performance of tasks.
• Must possess good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.

Pay Range

$21.00 - $28.26

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

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) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.