Medical Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health

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

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeWinchester • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $21 - $28 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in providing direct patient care, managing clinical operations, and ensuring patient safety while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Capable of developing strong relationships with patients and effectively communicating within a team-based environment.

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Direct Patient CareClinical Operations SupportPhlebotomyEMT Basic LicenseEHR Documentation

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementEKGPoint-Of-Care TestingImmunizationsMedication ManagementPatient OutreachHealth CoachingDiagnostic SchedulingOSHA CompliancePatient Safety Practices

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

EHR SystemMedical EquipmentClinical Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Phlebotomy CertificateEMT Basic License

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePatient CareClinical AssistantChronic Disease ManagementInsurance Verification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality, direct patient care in a team-based model
Support smooth and efficient administrative and clinical practice operations
Develop empathetic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
Facilitate timely patient flow and communicate delays
Update medication and allergy lists and review screening questions
Provide hand-offs to providers, including visit reasons, abnormal vitals, and patient stories
Obtain vital signs, height, and weight measurements
Perform EKGs, point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and immunizations when qualified
Assist during routine procedures
Conduct patient outreach and basic health coaching for health maintenance and chronic disease management
Monitor, order, and maintain medical equipment and supplies
Use the EHR to queue prescription renewals, add medications, enter orders as directed, and document completed tasks
Schedule diagnostic and laboratory tests
Verify insurance, prior authorizations, referrals, and pre-certifications
Identify OSHA compliance issues and ensure 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
Minimum of 6 months clinical classroom
0–1 years related work experience or customer service related experience in any field preferred
Graduate from BILH Primary Care Clinical Assistant Training program preferred
EMT Basic License preferred
Phlebotomy Certificate preferred
Other healthcare training preferred
Must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
Additional compensation may apply through shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime pay