Medical Assistant I – Internal Medicine

Beth Israel Lahey Health

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

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeWellesley • 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, phlebotomy, and immunization administration. Capable of effective communication and collaboration within a team-based healthcare environment while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Patient CarePhlebotomyMedical Assistant CertificationVital Signs MeasurementEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

PhlebotomyVital Signs MeasurementEKG AdministrationPoint-of-Care TestingImmunization AdministrationPatient OutreachHealth CoachingMedical Equipment MaintenanceEHR DocumentationInsurance Verification

Soft Skills

EmpathyTeam CollaborationClear CommunicationPatient Relationship BuildingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

EHR SystemsWeb-Based Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant CertificateCertified Medical AssistantCNA RegistrationEMT Basic LicensePhlebotomy Certificate

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyOSHA ComplianceChronic Disease ManagementHealth MaintenanceInfection Control

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
Act as liaison between patients and practice staff
Provide hand-offs to providers entering exam rooms, including 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 management
Monitor practice activity and gather related data
Monitor, order, and maintain medical equipment and supplies
Ensure equipment and supplies are clean, sterilized, stocked, and within expiration dates
Use the EHR to queue prescription renewals, add medications for provider review, and enter or scribe orders as directed
Document completed visit tasks accurately 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 purposes
Report to the Practice Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in Health Science preferred
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 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 work with protective equipment and potential exposure to infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens
Ability to perform medium physical work, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, keyboard use, and fine manipulation
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently
Must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
Potential shift differentials
Call pay
Premium pay
Overtime pay