Medical Assistant OBGYN

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Duxbury, VT

12d•$21 - $28

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides high-quality, direct patient care in a team-based model to BIDHC patients and supports efficient administrative and clinical practice operations. The role involves building empathetic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues; coordinating care; and respecting the beliefs of patients and team members from different backgrounds. The position supports OBGYN practices in Duxbury, Plymouth, and Sandwich, with offices operating Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Medical Assistant reports to the Practice Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
0–1 years of related work experience.
Demonstrate Medical Assistant competencies within one year of hire.
Basic computer familiarity and ability to navigate web-based applications.
Ability to provide patient care to neonatal, youth, young adult, middle-aged, and elderly age groups.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing and moving for most of the shift and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Health Science.
Medical Assistant certificate or license.
Certified Nursing Assistant registration.
EMT Basic certificate or license.
Phlebotomy certificate.
Certified Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

Develop long-term, empathetic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues and coordinate care to contribute to patient, practice, and organizational goals.
Support patients throughout their visits by facilitating timely patient flow, communicating delays, discussing visit reasons, updating medication and allergy lists, reviewing screening questions, and coordinating with practice staff.
Provide a clear hand-off to the provider entering the exam room, including the visit reason, abnormal vital signs, and relevant patient information.
Perform supervised medical assisting duties, which may include taking vital signs and measurements, performing EKGs and point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, administering immunizations if certified, and assisting with routine procedures.
Support population health goals through outreach, health coaching, monitoring practice activity, identifying patients with health maintenance or chronic disease management needs, and gathering related data.
Monitor, order, and maintain medical equipment and supplies; ensure they are clean, sterilized, stocked, within expiration dates, and compliant with control standards; and maintain clear patient access areas.
Use the EHR to queue prescription renewals and add medications for provider review; enter or scribe orders as directed by a clinician; and document completed tasks accurately for billing.
Schedule diagnostic and laboratory tests while accommodating patient and provider needs, and verify insurance, prior authorizations, referrals, and pre-certifications.
Identify OSHA compliance issues, follow patient safety practices, report adverse events and near misses promptly, and use protected health information only for treatment, payment, and operations.