Medical Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Brookline, VT

19h•Onsite

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. Supports smooth and efficient practice operations, while contributing to BIDMC's promise of providing extraordinary care. Communicates with patients, other employees and the general public in a courteous, helpful manner by phone and in person. In addition to medical assisting, provides administrative tasks as needed, including but are not limited to greeting, check-in, and scheduling. Assists patients who have physical and psychological limitations with ambulation and patient care functions. 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. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
0-1 years related work experience required
Basic familiarity with computers
Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications
MA, EMT, CNA, LNA certificate or diploma; or at least 5 months of direct patient care experience in a clinical or research setting, such as: experience working as a medical assistant (MA), a patient care technician (PCT) or a clinical nursing assistant (CNA); nursing or medical student with completion of one clinical rotation
Vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certificate

Responsibilities

Supports smooth and efficient practice operations
Communicates with patients, other employees and the general public in a courteous, helpful manner by phone and in person
Provides administrative tasks as needed, including but are not limited to greeting, check-in, and scheduling
Assists patients who have physical and psychological limitations with ambulation and patient care functions
Performs medical assisting duties which may include, but are not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, EKGs, performing phlebotomy and assisting during routine procedures
Ensures that all patient care areas are clean, organized, stocked and ready for patient use
Escorts patients to ancillary service areas such as radiology and lab as needed
Performs appropriate point of care testing, such as lab tests and specimen collection
Implements quality control standards to ensure proper functioning and accuracy of testing equipment
Provides patients with relevant instructions for specific tests and procedures
Monitors, orders and/or maintains medical equipment and supplies, ensuring they are clean, sterilized, stocked and within expiration dates
Performs initial review of medication lists in the electronic medical record for final review by licensed practitioners
May retrieve schedule VI and over the counter medications only, under supervision of licensed providers
Uses the electronic medical record system (OMR) to queue prescription renewals for review by a licensed provider
As directed by a clinician, enters/scribes orders for tests, services or appointments in OMR
During the visit, accurately documents tasks, as they are completed, in OMR to ensure proper billing (Facility Worksheet)
Prepares schedules, patient charts and other documents as needed for clinical activities, in accordance with Medical Center standards
Procures and correlates medical correspondence as directed by department
Monitors patients and visitors entering, waiting, and leaving the practice
Facilitates timely flow and informs patients and providers of delays in a timely manner
Acts as liaison between patient and practice staff to ensure optimal flow and service delivery
Ensures waiting room materials are organized and stocked as directed by the department
May answer and screen telephone calls