Medical Assistant I
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Job Location:
Peabody, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
When you join the growing BILH team youre not just taking a job youre making a difference in peoples lives.
Medical Assistant I - Internal MedicineJob Description:
As a Medical Assistant at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center you will assist with patient care and operational flow by performing clerical and clinical duties as needed. Accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care you will:
Participate in a competent plan of care that identifies patient problems expected outcomes and addresses preventative measure
Deliver care that is specific to the age of the patient
Contribute information provided by the patient or family for assessment
Evaluate outcomes of interventions within your scope and follow directions on a modified plan of care.
Some of what you might do on a daily basis is:
Greet and transport/escort patients to exam rooms
Ask patient for and document in HER complaint symptoms duration of symptom(s)
Obtain history and review medications list
Ask patient if they need any medication refills and queue refills in HER
Document all drug and other allergies
Document smoking history
Take vital signs
Alert provider when patient is ready
Prepare special equipment if necessary
PREFERRED: Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program or has obtained a Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA CCMA RMA NCMA) If you have a high school diploma or equivalent and are a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program or have obtained a medical assistant certification (AAMA CCMA RMA NCMA) you are an ideal candidate. If you have a certificate it must be maintained if you are not a graduate of an accredited MA program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required and: Preferred 1) graduate of and Accredited Medical Assistant program or 2) graduate of a Medical Assistant training program plus a minimum of 5 years of MA experience and must have passed a Medical Assistant Certification Exam (AAMA CCMA RMA NCMA).
Licensure Certification Registration: Preferred or graduate of an accredited medical assistant program preferred.
Skills Knowledge & Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required to communicate with patients family members physicians and other health care providers as well as other colleagues. Knowledge of medical terminology. Must possess strong problem solving abilities and analytical skills to ensure patients needs are met. Must possess basic computer skills to input and retrieve clinical information as well as patient registration and appointment information. Utilizes critical thinking and good judgement in performance of tasks. Must possess good organizational skills and the ability to multitask and to prioritize daily assignments to ensure smooth work flow
Experience: No experience required
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 35000 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Athenahealth
- Algebra
- eClinicalWorks
- Primary Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Medical office experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
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