Medical Assistant II – Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Report to the Practice Manager or Ambulatory Practice Coordinator, with input from assigned physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeMedfield • 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 vital signs assessment, EKGs, and phlebotomy, while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards. Proficient in utilizing EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications to support practice operations and enhance patient communication.

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Medical Assistant CertificatePatient Care CompetenceOSHA Compliance KnowledgeEMR System ProficiencyCustomer Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs AssessmentEKGsPhlebotomyPoint-of-Care TestingLaboratory TestsMicrosoft Office ApplicationsWeb-Based ApplicationsQuality Control StandardsMedical Record ManagementSpecimen Collection

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationCustomer ServiceStress ManagementKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

EMR SystemMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Access

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant Certificate

Industry Keywords

OSHA CompliancePatient CareHealthcare OperationsPractice ImprovementPatient Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Practice Manager or Ambulatory Practice Coordinator, with input from assigned physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers
Deliver high-quality service to patients and contribute to smooth practice operations
Serve as a role model and 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 under manager direction
Greet patients and serve as a communication resource
Collect, prioritize and accurately communicate patient information to providers in person and by phone
Respond to phone calls and requests promptly and courteously
Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure availability of x-rays, lab slips, medical records and other pertinent information
Obtain vital signs, weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature
Perform EKGs, injections, phlebotomy, departmental screening, laboratory tests and specimen collection
Assist providers and implement quality control standards
Procure medical records and ensure proper patient identification on records and documents
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED required
Certificate 1 Medical Assistant Certificate required
1-3 years related work experience required
Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some 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
Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies
Ability to work collaboratively in small teams
Ability to provide professional, respectful, service-oriented 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 exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently; able to stand and move around for most of the shift

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza (flu) vaccination required as a condition of employment
Potential additional compensation through shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime pay, as applicable