Medical Assistant – Internal Medicine

Beth Israel Lahey Health

. Assist in delivering high-quality, safe clinical care as part of a high-performing clinical team .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeLexington • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $28 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering high-quality clinical care, including taking patient vital signs and documenting medical history in EMR systems. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and critical thinking abilities to enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency.

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Medical Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Patient Care DeliveryMedical Terminology KnowledgeInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Taking Patient Vital SignsDocumenting Medical HistoryBasic Computer SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational SkillsCritical ThinkingGood Judgement

Tools & Technologies

EMR System

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Clinical CarePatient SatisfactionHealthcare ProvidersVaccination RequirementAccredited Medical Assistant Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in delivering high-quality, safe clinical care as part of a high-performing clinical team
Enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency through a collaborative approach to patient care
Work with healthcare providers on daily needs and schedules
Take patient vital signs
Document medical history in the EMR system
Provide patients and families with medical information
Help ensure timely delivery of patient care

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program OR Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA) OR minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Medical Assistant
Achieves and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
Basic computer skills
Critical thinking and good judgement
Good organizational skills and ability to multitask
Must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Influenza (flu) vaccination required as a condition of employment
Compensation may include shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime pay, as applicable
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled