Medical Assistant – Waltham OBGYN
Beth Israel Lahey Health•Cambridge, MA
•$21 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
Join Mount Auburn OBGYN in Waltham as a Medical Assistant supporting patients throughout their obstetric and gynecologic care. This hands-on clinical role includes rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, performing phlebotomy, administering injections as directed, assisting with procedures, managing specimens, and coordinating follow-up care. You may also provide administrative support when staffing needs require it.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- 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. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Health Science preferred.
- Certified Medical Assistant
Responsibilities
- Welcome patients, identify their needs, and prepare them for visits
- Review medical records and document chief complaints and vital signs
- Perform phlebotomy and assist with specimen collection
- Administer medications and injections as directed by the provider
- Prepare equipment and assist during clinical procedures
- Explain preparation instructions for tests and procedures
- Complete lab requisitions accurately and track outstanding results
- Triage patient calls and communicate messages to providers
- Process prescriptions and communicate test results under provider direction
- Schedule special procedures and coordinate referrals and pre-certifications
- Review cancellations and no-shows with providers and reschedule patients as clinically indicated
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain instruments and clinical equipment
- Restock exam rooms and maintain supply inventories
- Provide front-desk or secretarial support when needed
- Cross-train and float to other practices as required
Benefits
- Vaccinated against influenza (flu)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
