Medical Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Develop empathetic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues .

Posted 10/16/2026part-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $28 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including vital sign measurement, EKGs, and phlebotomy, while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare teams. Familiar with electronic health records (EHR) for documentation and prescription management, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Patient CarePhlebotomyCertified Medical AssistantElectronic Health Records (EHR)Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Vital Sign MeasurementEKG AdministrationPoint-Of-Care TestingMedication ManagementBasic Health CoachingPopulation Health OutreachMedical Equipment SterilizationDiagnostic SchedulingInsurance VerificationPatient Safety Practices

Soft Skills

EmpathyEffective CommunicationTeam CoordinationAdaptabilityPatient Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR)Web-Based Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant CertificateCertified Nursing AssistantEMT Basic LicensePhlebotomy Certificate

Industry Keywords

OSHA ComplianceChronic Disease ManagementHealth MaintenanceInfection ControlPatient Flow Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop empathetic relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
Coordinate care team activities and contribute to patient, practice, and organizational goals
Assist patients throughout visits and facilitate timely patient flow
Update medication and allergy lists and review screening questions such as PHQ-9
Communicate visit reasons, abnormal vitals, and patient information to providers
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 population health outreach and basic health coaching
Identify patients with health maintenance or chronic disease management needs
Monitor, order, clean, sterilize, and stock medical equipment and supplies
Use the EHR to queue prescription renewals, add medications, enter 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
Certified Medical Assistant preferred
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 use required protective equipment and work around infectious diseases and/or bloodborne pathogens
Ability to perform medium physical work, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, keyboard use, and fine manipulation
Must comply with the organization's influenza vaccination requirement

Benefits

Comp & perks

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