Beth Israel Lahey Health - Newburyport, MA

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Newburyport, MA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Assistant provides high quality, direct patient care in a team-based model to our BIDHC patients and supports smooth and efficient administrative and clinical practice operations. The Medical Assistant has the ability to work with people from different backgrounds and respects the beliefs of all patients and team members. Reports to the Practice Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Contributes to the BIDHC patient, practice, and organizational goals through relationship development and care team coordination.
  • Assists patients over the course of their visit, facilitating timely flow and informing patients and providers of any delays.
  • Communicates clearly with patients and team members, providing hand-off to providers entering the exam room.
  • Performs medical assisting duties under proper supervision, including obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, and assisting during routine procedures.
  • Leads conversations to meet quality and population health goals through outreach and health coaching.
  • Monitors, orders, and maintains medical equipment and supplies, ensuring cleanliness and compliance with control standards.
  • Works within the electronic health record system (EHR) to queue prescription renewals and document tasks performed during visits.
  • Schedules related diagnostic and lab tests, verifying patient insurance and handling prior authorizations.
  • Identifies OSHA compliance issues and ensures patient safety practices.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Health Science preferred.
  • License Medical Assistant Certificate preferred, or Registration Certified Nursing Assistant preferred, or Certificate 1 EMT Basic License preferred, or Certificate 2 Phlebotomy Certificate preferred.
  • 0-1 years related work experience required.
  • Demonstrated Medical Assistant (MA) competencies within one year of hire.
  • Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications.

Nice-to-haves

  • Certified Medical Assistant
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