Medical Assistant- Primary care

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Medical Assistant to join Primary Care practice in Dedham/Westwood, MA. This role will be primarily administrative, focusing on tasks such as scheduling appointments, insurance verifications, handling phone inquiries, and processing priorauthorizations. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented and organized individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Job Title: Medical Assistant - Primary Care Practice Location: Dedham/Westwood, MA Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday) Duration : 13 weeks Key Responsibilities: Administrative Support: Manage patient appointments, including scheduling and rescheduling as needed. Insurance Verifications: Confirm insurance coverage and handle related inquiries. Prior Authorizations: Process and follow-up on prior authorizations for medications, treatments, and procedures. Phone Management: Answer and triage phone calls, providing accurate information to patients or directing them to the appropriate team member. General Office Tasks: Maintain patient records, assist with front office duties, and ensure smooth clinic operations. Qualifications: Active Medical Assistant Certification is required. Experience in a Primary Care Practice preferred. Local Candidates Only within a 20-mile radius of Dedham/Westwood, MA. BILH Coversheet is required with application submission. COVID Vaccination + Booster and 2024-2025 Flu Vaccine required at the time of submission (declinations will not be accepted). If the candidate does not currently have the flu vaccine, an attestation confirming receipt prior to the start date will be accepted. Restrictions : Candidates must not have worked as a permanent or travel employee within any Beth Israel facility in the past year. Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) certified by the State of New Jersey and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified from National Minority Supplier Development Council. Our Vision & Mission We believe in the free enterprise system. We shall consistently treat our customers, employees, suppliers and the community with honesty, dignity, fairness and respect. We will conduct our business with the highest ethical standards. Our Mission is "Continually exceed our customers & increasing expectations." What We Value ? We value Integrity, Customer Satisfaction, Honesty and fairness. They are essential to the way we do business and how we interact with people. We do what we say we will do, and we conduct ourselves in accordance with our code of ethics. Our Employee Is Our Key The diversity and involvement of our people is the foundation of our strength. We are committed to their fair and effective selection, development, motivation and recognition. We provide employees with the tools, training and support to achieve excellence in customer satisfaction.