Medical Assistant II

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Perform administrative tasks for insurance verification and obtaining insurance authorizations for pre-registration and scheduling .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeNewburyport • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $22 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in insurance verification, patient eligibility, and financial counseling while maintaining clinical competencies as a Medical Assistant. Proficient in coordinating referrals, scheduling appointments, and ensuring accurate documentation and billing processes.

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Insurance VerificationPatient Eligibility VerificationMedical Assistant CertificationBLS CertificationData Entry and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Insurance AuthorizationDemographic Information CollectionBenefit CoordinationReferral CoordinationAppointment SchedulingBilling DocumentationPatient Account DocumentationAuditingFinancial CounselingClinical Competencies

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant CertificationBLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Health InsuranceThird-Party ReimbursementMedical OfficePatient CareClinical Competencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform administrative tasks for insurance verification and obtaining insurance authorizations for pre-registration and scheduling
Collect and verify demographic and insurance information
Identify payers, coordinate benefits, and arrange financial counseling when needed
Verify patient eligibility and benefits
Coordinate referrals and authorizations
Pre-register patients and schedule upcoming appointments
Liaise between the hospital, patients, physician offices, and payers
Document patient accounts accurately
Submit billing information and documentation and follow up on denials
Collaborate with departments to ensure smooth workflow
Communicate with patients, families, representatives, providers, and coworkers
Obtain updated insurance guidelines and attend offsite training as indicated
Perform data entry, audits, and generate reports
Float and cover other staff as needed while maintaining clinical Medical Assistant competencies
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year experience associated with health insurance and third-party reimbursement
Medical office experience (1 year) preferred as a Medical Assistant
Current Medical Assistant Certification and/or completion of a Medical Assistant certification program
BLS
Must maintain all clinical competencies required for a Medical Assistant
Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

$2,500 sign-on bonus eligibility
Shift differentials
Call pay
Premium pay
Overtime pay
Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment