Medical Assistant – Internal Medicine

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Deliver high-quality service to patients and contribute to smooth practice operations .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeBrookline • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care procedures, including vital signs, EKGs, injections, and phlebotomy, while ensuring effective communication and collaboration within healthcare teams. Maintains patient confidentiality and organizes medical records efficiently.

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Patient Care ProceduresVital Signs MeasurementEKG AdministrationPhlebotomy SkillsCustomer Service Orientation

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Hard Skills

Vital SignsEKGsInjectionsPhlebotomyScreeningsLab TestsSpecimen CollectionEMR SystemMedical Record OrganizationEquipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationCalm Under PressureProfessionalismService Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGEDInfluenza Vaccination

Industry Keywords

Patient ConfidentialityHealthcare OperationsRoutine ProceduresPatient TransportLab Results Distribution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality service to patients and contribute to smooth practice operations
Serve as a communication resource and collect, prioritize, and communicate patient information
Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms
Obtain vital signs, perform EKGs, injections, phlebotomy, screenings, lab tests, and specimen collection
Assist physicians and other healthcare providers with routine procedures
Provide instructions for tests and procedures
Schedule follow-up tests and appointments and arrange patient transport
Sort and distribute lab results to appropriate clinicians
Maintain patient confidentiality and procure and organize medical records
Add medications to patient records in the EMR system
Ensure equipment, supplies, cleanliness, and safe patient access
Track, order, maintain, and restock supplies and equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED required
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English
Ability to comprehend and converse in English
Full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies
Ability to work collaboratively in small teams
Ability to provide professional, service-oriented customer service
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
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