Psychiatry Medical Assistant — Ambulatory Care Team

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care delivery across our sites. Under supervision, the MA performs direct patient care, assists with clinical operations, and supports care coordination to maintain safe, high-quality, empathetic service.

Responsibilities include greeting and preparing patients, recording vitals, assisting with procedures like EKGs and specimen collection, maintaining exam rooms, documenting in EMR, and helping with scheduling or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet, room, and prepare patients for visits; take and document vital signs and intake information.
• Support clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing).
• Maintain clean, stocked, and ready exam rooms throughout the day.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the EMR per clinical guidelines.
• May assist with scheduling, check‑in, referrals, and patient instructions as needed.

Skills

Vital signs & measurements

EMR documentation

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

MA training program completion preferred

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support ambulatory care delivery across our sites. Under supervision, the MA performs direct patient care, assists with clinical operations, and supports care coordination to maintain safe, high-quality, empathetic service.

Responsibilities include greeting and preparing patients, recording vitals, assisting with procedures like EKGs and specimen collection, maintaining exam rooms, documenting in EMR, and helping with scheduling or