Per Diem Medical Assistant

Job Summary Reports to: Practice Manager or Ambulatory Practice Coordinator with input from assigned physician(s), nurses or other health care providers. Responsible for delivering the highest quality service to patients while contributing to the smooth functioning of practice operations. Essential Responsibilities Serves as a communication resource. Asks appropriate questions and solves problems. Takes complete and accurate information from patients in person and by phone, prioritizing and communicating the information to providers appropriately. Responds quickly and courteously to phone calls and requests. Seeks assistance from supervisor and others appropriately. Greets patients and escorts to exam rooms. Ensures availability of x-rays, lab slips, medical records and other pertinent info. Obtains vitals, weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature, performs EKGs, injections and/or phlebotomy, and assists providers. Performs departmental screening, lab tests and specimen collection. Implements quality control standards. Provides patients with relevant instructions for specific tests and procedures. Performs or assists with routine procedures under proper supervision as directed by physician or nurse practitioner. Schedules follow‑up tests and appointments. Arranges patient transport as needed. Sorts and distributes lab results daily to the appropriate physician or nurse practitioner. Maintains patient confidentiality. Assists with procuring medical records. Ensures records have appropriate patient identification. Adds new medications to patient record in the EMR system. Assembles records according to BIDHC/APG policy and the standards defined by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO). Ensures that equipment and supplies necessary to carry out patient care activities are available and usable and the environment is clean and organized. Maintains an unobstructed area for patient access. Cleans rooms after patient use and ensures appropriate disposal of contaminated materials. Tracks, orders and maintains supplies and equipment, restocking supplies. Required Qualifications High School diploma or GED required. Preferred Qualifications Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers. Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations. Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of the immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues and respecting team members. Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Pay Range $21.00 - $28.26 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, certifications, location and other factors. Benefits and Requirements Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr