Per Diem Orthopedics Practice Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Per Diem Clinical Practice Assistant for the Orthopedics team in Watertown. The role provides clinical and administrative support, including patient check-in, vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and routine procedures under licensed supervision.

Excellent communication and teamwork are essential. Responsibilities include medical record reviews, scheduling, insurance verifications, and documentation in EMR.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years of related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers and web-based applications.
• MA, EMT, CNA, LNA certificate or diploma; or at least 5 months of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical assisting duties including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy and assisting during procedures.
• Monitor and maintain medical equipment and supplies; ensure expiration dates are respected.
• Queue prescriptions and document tasks in the EMR; assist clinicians as directed.
• Schedule diagnostic and lab tests; verify insurance, prior authorizations and referrals.
• Prepare charts and documents for clinical activities; handle check-in and patient communications.

Skills

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Customer Service

Team Work

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

MA/EMT/CNA/LNA certificate or 5 months patient care experience

Tools

Web-based applications

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Per Diem Clinical Practice Assistant for the Orthopedics team in Watertown. The role provides clinical and administrative support, including patient check-in, vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and routine procedures under licensed supervision.

Excellent communication and teamwork are essential. Responsibilities include medical record reviews, scheduling, insurance verifications, and documentation in EMR.