Pediatric Medical Assistant — Compassionate Care & Growth

Mount Auburn Professional Services, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Medical Assistant for its Mt. Auburn Primary Care team. The MA will deliver direct patient care in a team-based model, support administrative and clinical operations, and help ensure high-quality care across populations.

The role requires patient-focused teamwork, documentation in the EHR, and adherence to PHI and safety standards. On-site opportunities with related health coaching and testing support are included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's in Health Science preferred.
• MA competencies within one year of hire.
• Ability to navigate basic web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients during visits; facilitate flow and inform about delays.
• Communicate with patient and team; hand-off to provider.
• Perform medical assisting duties under supervision (vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, immunizations).
• Lead outreach for population health goals and health coaching.
• Maintain equipment, sterilization, and PHI security.
• Document tasks in the EHR for proper billing.
• Schedule diagnostic and lab tests; verify insurance and referrals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Active listening

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Health Science

MA Certificate

CNA Certificate

EMT Basic License

Phlebotomy Certificate

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Medical Assistant for its Mt. Auburn Primary Care team. The MA will deliver direct patient care in a team-based model, support administrative and clinical operations, and help ensure high-quality care across populations.

The role requires patient-focused teamwork, documentation in the EHR, and adherence to PHI and safety standards. On-site opportunities with related health coaching and testing support are included.