Medical Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Provide high quality, direct patient care in a team-based model to BIDHC patients .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timePlymouth • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $28 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in providing direct patient care, including vital sign measurement, EKGs, and phlebotomy, while ensuring compliance with safety practices and effective communication. Capable of utilizing EHR systems for documentation and patient management, with a focus on empathetic patient engagement and administrative support.

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Medical Assistant CompetenciesPhlebotomy CertificateEKG AdministrationPatient Care Across Age GroupsBasic Computer Navigation

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MeasurementEKG AdministrationPhlebotomyImmunization AdministrationPatient OutreachHealth CoachingEHR DocumentationPrescription ManagementDiagnostic SchedulingOSHA Compliance

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationTeam CollaborationClear Written CommunicationPatient Relationship Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant CertificateCertified Nursing AssistantEMT Basic LicensePhlebotomy Certificate

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHealth MaintenanceChronic Disease ManagementPatient Safety PracticesInsurance Verification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high quality, direct patient care in a team-based model to BIDHC patients
Support smooth and efficient administrative and clinical practice operations
Develop empathetic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
Facilitate timely patient flow and communicate delays to patients and providers
Engage patients regarding visit reasons and update medication and allergy lists
Review screening questions such as PHQ-9
Provide provider hand-offs covering visit reasons, abnormal vitals, and patient stories
Obtain vital signs, height, and weight measurements
Perform EKGs, point-of-care testing, and phlebotomy
Administer immunizations when certified and assist with routine procedures
Conduct patient outreach and basic health coaching for health maintenance and chronic disease needs
Monitor, order, and maintain medical equipment and supplies
Use the EHR to queue prescription renewals, add medications, enter or scribe clinician-directed orders, and document visit tasks for billing
Schedule diagnostic and laboratory tests
Verify insurance, prior authorizations, referrals, and pre-certifications
Identify OSHA compliance issues and maintain patient safety practices
Report adverse patient events and near misses
Protect patient health information for treatment, payment, and operations
Report to the Practice Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in Health Science preferred
License Medical Assistant Certificate preferred
Registration Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
Certificate 1 EMT Basic License preferred
Certificate 2 Phlebotomy Certificate preferred
0-1 years related work experience required
Demonstrated Medical Assistant (MA) competencies within one year of hire
Basic familiarity with computers
Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English
Ability to comprehend and converse in English
Ability to provide patient care across neonatal, youth, young adult, middle age, and elderly age groups
Ability to stand and/or move around through the majority of the shift
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently
Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
Potential additional pay through shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime pay
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled