Medical Assistant - Lynnfield
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. BILH Primary Care is where you can truly make a difference. As the Medical Assistant, you are responsible for assisting in the delivery of high quality, safe clinical care, by being a member of a high performing clinical team. The Medical Assistant on the BILH Primary Care team, will work to enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency through a collaborative approach to patient care. Working with Healthcare Providers on their daily needs and schedules will assure patient care is delivered in a timely manner. Taking patient vital signs as well as documenting medical history in our EMR system and providing patients and families medical information in order to achieve positive patient satisfaction are just some of the critical duties you will be performing. Your skills will be valued here. Come join us!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program OR Has obtained a Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA) OR 5 years experience working as an MA
- Certification required upon hire and maintained if not a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
- Achieves and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association, within 90 days of hire.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must possess strong problem solving abilities and analytical skills to ensure patient’s needs are met.
- Must possess basic computer skills.
- Utilizes critical thinking and good judgement in performance of tasks.
- Must possess good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
Responsibilities
- Taking patient vital signs
- Documenting medical history in our EMR system
- Providing patients and families medical information
Benefits
- 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.
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
