Medical Assistant II

Join to apply for the Medical Assistant II role at Beth Israel Lahey Health 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Medical Assistant II role at Beth Israel Lahey Health Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. 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. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: The Medical Asst. II serves as a role model, providing support, training and sharing knowledge with other Medical Assistants, MA student externs and Practice Assistants in the practice. Makes recommendations on how resources can be used differently and more effectively. Identifies and resolves OSHA compliance issues, audits and maintains point of care testing and tracks test results. Participates in practice improvement initiatives. The MAII may participate in small projects under the direction of the Manager or Designee. Greets patients and 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. Assists with procuring medical records. Ensures patient records and relevant documents filed in the record have appropriate patient identification. Adds new medications to patient record in EMR system. Assemble records according to BIDHC/APG policy and handle requests for patient information according to established guidelines. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. Certificate 1 Medical Assistant Certificate required. 1-3 Years Related Work Experience Required. Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access. Preferred Qualifications: 1-3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a primary care setting. Competencies: 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 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. Age based Competencies: Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -. Physical Nature of the Job: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift. 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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Beth Israel Lahey Health by 2x Get notified about new Medical Assistant jobs in Seabrook, NH . Medical Assistant - General Surgery (Part-time w/Benefits!) Medical Assistant Scribe - Newburyport, MA Medical Assistant - Family/Internal Med - Exeter Medical Assistant - Family Practice/Internal Med - Exeter Medical Assistant - Seacoast Dermatology Medical Care Coordinator (Medical Assistant) Full-time, Medical Assistant, Lahey Cardiology at Beverly Ipswich, Ma. Flexible schedule for caregivers. Get paid daily. 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