Medical Assistant – Waltham OBGYN

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support obstetric and gynecologic care at Mount Auburn OBGYN in Waltham. The role covers rooming patients, vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, and procedure support.

You will also handle administrative tasks, coordinate referrals, and assist with follow-up care, with a focus on patient safety and confidentiality in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Health Science preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certificate or CNA/EMT/Phlebotomy certs preferred.
• 0–1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and prepare for visits.
• Review medical records and document chief complaints and vitals.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Administer medications and injections as directed.
• Prepare equipment and assist during clinical procedures.
• Explain test procedures and prepare patients.
• Process prescriptions and communicate test results under direction.
• Schedule procedures and coordinate referrals.
• Provide front-desk or secretarial support when needed.
• Cross-train and float to other practices as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Injections

Vital signs

Specimen handling

Medical assisting

Administration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Health Science preferred

Medical Assistant Certificate preferred

CNA preferred

Phlebotomy Certificate preferred

EMT Basic License preferred

Phlebotomy Certificate preferred (2)

Job description

Cambridge, MA • Mount Auburn Hospital • Full-time • DayWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Job Description:LocationMount Auburn OBGYN – Waltham, MassachusettsScheduleFull-timeMonday through FridayAbout the RoleJoin Mount Auburn OBGYN in Waltham as a Medical Assistant supporting patients throughout their obstetric and gynecologic care.This hands-on clinical role includes rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, performing phlebotomy, administering injections as directed, assisting with procedures, managing specimens, and coordinating follow-up care. You may also provide administrative support when staffing needs require it.What You’ll DoWelcome patients, identify their needs, and prepare them for visitsReview medical records and document chief complaints and vital signsPerform phlebotomy and assist with specimen collectionAdminister medications and injections as directed by the providerPrepare equipment and assist during clinical proceduresExplain preparation instructions for tests and proceduresComplete lab requisitions accurately and track outstanding resultsTriage patient calls and communicate messages to providersProcess prescriptions and communicate test results under provider directionSchedule special procedures and coordinate referrals and pre-certificationsReview cancellations and no-shows with providers and reschedule patients as clinically indicatedClean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and clinical equipmentRestock exam rooms and maintain supply inventoriesProvide front-desk or secretarial support when neededCross-train and float to other practices as requiredWhat Success Looks LikeYou will be successful in this role if you are:Comfortable performing phlebotomy and administering injectionsOrganized and accurate when managing specimens and laboratory resultsAble to balance clinical care, patient communication, and administrative tasksCompassionate and professional with patientsAttentive to detail and committed to following throughFlexible and willing to cross-train or help other team membersComfortable working in an active outpatient OBGYN practiceCommitted to patient safety, confidentiality, and OSHA standardsRequired Qualifications:High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Health Science preferred.License Medical Assistant Certificate preferred., or Registration Certified Nursing Assistant preferred., or Certificate 1 EMT Basic License preferred., or Certificate 2 Phlebotomy Certificate preferred.0-1 years related work experience required.Demonstrated Medical Assistant (MA) competencies within one year of hire.Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.Preferred Qualifications:Certified Medical AssistantPay Range:$21.00 – $28.26The 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/Veterans/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: Nursing SupportPay Range: $21.00 - $28.26FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR99967