Operating Room - Medical Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health

13d•$23 - $31•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 clinical flow operations, while contributing to BIDMC's promise of providing extraordinary care. Communicates with other employees and the general public in a courteous, helpful manner by phone and in person. Tasks include surgical case preparation of disposable goods, case picking, transport and setup of equipment required for intraoperative use, infection control monitoring by way of environmental cleaning with OR Attendant team, assisting with patient transport as needed, gathers supplies and goods from other departments as necessary, such as blood products, and other tasks as designated by supervisor.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
1-3 years related work experience required.
Medical assisting experience required through any of the following areas: MA, CNA (or LNA), EMT, PCT certificate, Associates Degree in Medical Assisting.
Current or former nursing or medical student who has completed at least one clinical rotation.
Successful completion of BIDMC in-house competency program in 2019.
Successful completion of Basic Clinical Skills course at Northeastern University.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Performs the responsibilities of a Medical Assistant and oversees the work of others.
Serves as a role model/mentor, providing support, training and sharing knowledge with other medical assistants and practice assistants in the department.
Services as a resource in own functional area. Provides guidance and assistance to resolve problems and issues.
Acts as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating team setting and identifying areas for improvement.
Performs a wide variety of activities during patient visits, including but not limited to vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy and assisting during routine procedures.
Takes complete and accurate information from patients, prioritizing and communicating information to clinical staff appropriately.
Performs appropriate departmental screening, lab tests and specimen collection.
Implements quality control standards as required.
Provides patients with relevant instructions for specific tests and procedures.
Schedules follow-up tests and appointments using hospital systems.
Contacts patients with reminder appointments.
Procures and correlates medical correspondences from Health Information Management, providers and administration, as directed by department.
Tracks, orders and maintains supplies and equipment which may include the monitoring of code cart supplies.
Ensures that supplies are within expiration dates.
Cleans and disinfects medical equipment used for patient care between each patient use according to guidelines.
Disinfects and sterilizes specialized equipment, as required by the practice.
Assists patients who have physical and psychological limitations with ambulation and patient care functions to ensure their comfort and dignity during the exam.
May include transferring a patient from a wheelchair to exam table, undressing and dressing patients and ensuring patient is safe until provider arrives.
Actively assists and supports licensed practitioners by queuing prescriptions for renewal and performing the initial review of medication listings for accuracy in the electronic medical record (Web OMR).
Ensures that equipment and supplies necessary to carry out patient care activities are available and usable and the environment is clean, organized, and stocked appropriately.