Medical Assistant, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health

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

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

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including obtaining vitals, performing EKGs, and assisting with routine procedures. Maintains accurate medical records and ensures patient confidentiality while effectively communicating with healthcare providers and patients.

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Medical Assistant CertificatePatient CareVital Signs MeasurementElectronic Medical Records (EMR)Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

EKGsPhlebotomyInjectionsLab TestsSpecimen CollectionPatient InstructionsComputer SystemsMicrosoft OfficeMedical Record MaintenancePatient Safety Practices

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant Certificate

Industry Keywords

Patient ConfidentialityHealthcare OperationsPractice ImprovementRisk ManagementPatient Transport

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Practice Manager or Ambulatory Practice Coordinator, with input from assigned physicians, nurses or other health care providers
Deliver high-quality service to patients and contribute to smooth practice operations
Provide requested coverage to Beth Israel Deaconess HealthCare practices through the Greater Brookline Float pool
Serve as a communication resource and collect, prioritize and communicate accurate patient information
Greet patients, escort them to exam rooms and prepare records, x-rays and lab slips
Obtain vitals, weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature
Perform EKGs, injections, phlebotomy, departmental screening, lab tests and specimen collection
Assist providers with routine procedures under proper supervision
Provide patient instructions, schedule follow-up tests and appointments, and arrange patient transport
Sort and distribute lab results to appropriate physicians or nurse practitioners
Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure appropriate use and sharing of PHI
Procure and maintain accurate patient medical records and add medications in the EMR system
Maintain clean, organized exam rooms and dispose of contaminated materials appropriately
Track, order and restock supplies and equipment
Participate in practice improvement initiatives
Attend and successfully complete annual APG Medical Assistant Competency Training
Report adverse patient events and near misses to the APG Risk Management Department
Ensure patient safety practices and prevent or eliminate risk of patient harm

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED required
Certificate 1 Medical Assistant Certificate required
0-1 years related work experience required
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access
Written English communication skills
Ability to comprehend and converse in English
Ability to provide 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
Ability to stand and/or move around through the majority of the shift
Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time, benefit eligible position
Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled