Medical Assistant - Co-op Student
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. MEDICAL ASST CO-OP Job Description: MEDICAL ASST CO-OP Job Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to): Escorts patients to exam rooms and provides direct patient care. Prepares patient exam rooms to ensure they are ready for patients and doctors. Keeps the exam rooms stocked with supplies needed to perform patient assessments. Responsible for keeping exam rooms clean and compliant with regularly standards Performs diagnostic testing which may include but is not limited to, urine collection, phlebotomy, EKG, etc., as ordered Records vital signs and assists Physician with patient exams. Enters all data into electronic health record Complies with all Managed Care and Quality requirements (required vitals, e-prescribing, etc) Reports all pertinent observations to Physician, Office Manager, Director, or other health team member Coordinates surgical bookings, ancillary testing, prior authorizations and consultations as necessary Follows up with patients on test results, rx refills, and assists with patient education Functions as a liaison between the patient and their family and the health care team. Performs other related duties as required. Supports front desk duties as needed (mail, fax inbox, phones, check in, co-pay collection, etc.)
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Heart Saver or BLS Certification
- 1-3 years of work-related experience required to perform the responsibilities of this job effectively.
- Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant Certification
Responsibilities
- Escorts patients to exam rooms and provides direct patient care.
- Prepares patient exam rooms to ensure they are ready for patients and doctors.
- Keeps the exam rooms stocked with supplies needed to perform patient assessments.
- Responsible for keeping exam rooms clean and compliant with regularly standards
- Performs diagnostic testing which may include but is not limited to, urine collection, phlebotomy, EKG, etc., as ordered
- Records vital signs and assists Physician with patient exams.
- Enters all data into electronic health record
- Complies with all Managed Care and Quality requirements (required vitals, e-prescribing, etc)
- Reports all pertinent observations to Physician, Office Manager, Director, or other health team member
- Coordinates surgical bookings, ancillary testing, prior authorizations and consultations as necessary
- Follows up with patients on test results, rx refills, and assists with patient education
- Functions as a liaison between the patient and their family and the health care team.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Supports front desk duties as needed (mail, fax inbox, phones, check in, co-pay collection, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
