Medical Assistant II – Internal Medicine

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Provide support, training and knowledge-sharing to Medical Assistants, MA student externs and Practice Assistants .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNewburyport • Massachusetts • United StatesJunior💰 $22 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care, including performing EKGs, injections, and phlebotomy, while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards. Proficient in using EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications to manage patient information and support healthcare operations.

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Medical Assistant CertificatePatient Care CompetenceOSHA Compliance KnowledgeEMR System ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Applications Experience

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Hard Skills

EKG AdministrationInjectionsPhlebotomyPoint-of-Care TestingSpecimen CollectionVital Signs MeasurementQuality Control Standards ImplementationPatient Record Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCustomer ServiceTeam CollaborationStress Management

Tools & Technologies

EMR SystemMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Access

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant Certificate

Industry Keywords

OSHA CompliancePatient CareHealthcare OperationsPractice Improvement Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support, training and knowledge-sharing to Medical Assistants, MA student externs and Practice Assistants
Recommend more effective use of practice resources
Identify and resolve OSHA compliance issues
Audit and maintain point-of-care testing and track test results
Participate in practice improvement initiatives and small projects
Greet patients and serve as a communication resource
Collect, prioritize and communicate accurate patient information to providers in person and by phone
Respond to phone calls and requests
Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure availability of x-rays, lab slips, medical records and related information
Obtain vitals, weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature
Perform EKGs, injections, phlebotomy, departmental screening, lab tests and specimen collection
Assist providers and implement quality control standards
Procure medical records and ensure proper patient identification
Add medications to patient records in the EMR system
Assemble records according to BIDHC/APG policy and handle patient-information requests according to established guidelines
Report to the Practice Manager or Ambulatory Practice Coordinator, with input from assigned physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED required
Medical Assistant Certificate required
1-3 years related work experience required
Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English
Ability to comprehend and converse in English
Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies
Ability to work collaboratively in small teams
Ability to provide professional, respectful customer service and remain calm in stressful situations
Competence providing patient care to neonatal, youth, young adult, middle-age and elderly age groups
Ability to perform medium physical work, exerting up to 50 pounds 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, as applicable