Medical Assistant I Hematology
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 Assistant I - Hematology Job Description: Come to Work with A Smile! Like you’re Co-Workers. Generous Compensation, Start with 5 weeks combined Paid Time Off. Career Growth and Professional Ladders. Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities. As a Medical Assistant at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, you will assist with patient care and operational flow by performing clerical and clinical duties as needed. Accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care, you will: Participate in a competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes and addresses preventative measure Deliver care that is specific to the age of the patient Contribute information provided by the patient or family for assessment Evaluate outcomes of interventions within your scope and follow directions on a modified plan of care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program or has obtained a Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certificate must be maintained if you are not a graduate of an accredited MA program
- Minimum of 5 years of MA experience and must have passed a Medical Assistant Certification Exam (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA) (if not a graduate of an accredited MA program)
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required to communicate with patients, family members, physicians and other health care providers, as well as other colleagues.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong problem solving abilities and analytical skills to ensure patient’s needs are met.
- Basic computer skills to input and retrieve clinical information, as well as patient registration and appointment information.
- Utilizes critical thinking and good judgement in performance of tasks.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask and to prioritize daily assignments to ensure smooth work flow
Responsibilities
- Greet and transport/escort patients to exam rooms
- Ask patient for and document in HER complaint, symptoms, duration of symptom(s)
- Obtain history and review medications list
- Ask patient if they need any medication refills and queue refills in HER
- Document all drug and other allergies
- Document smoking history
- Take vital signs
- Alert provider when patient is ready
- Prepare special equipment if necessary
Benefits
- 5 weeks combined Paid Time Off
- Career Growth and Professional Ladders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
