Medical Assistant for Breath Test Lab 7:00 - 3:30

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

9d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Supports smooth and efficient practice operations, while contributing to BIDMC's promise of providing extraordinary care. Communicates with patients, other employees and the general public in a courteous, helpful manner by phone and in person. In addition to medical assisting, provides administrative tasks as needed, including but are not limited to greeting, check-in, and scheduling. Assists patients who have physical and psychological limitations with ambulation and patient care functions.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
• MA, EMT, CNA, LNA certificate or diploma; or at least 5 months of direct patient care experience in a clinical or research setting, such as: experience working as a medical assistant (MA), a patient care technician (PCT) or a clinical nursing assistant (CNA); nursing or medical student with completion of one clinical rotation.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certificate

Responsibilities

• Performs medical assisting duties which may include, but are not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, EKGs, performing phlebotomy and assisting during routine procedures.
• Ensures that all patient care areas are clean, organized, stocked and ready for patient use.
• Escorts patients to ancillary service areas such as radiology and lab as needed.
• Performs appropriate point of care testing, such as lab tests and specimen collection.
• Implements quality control standards to ensure proper functioning and accuracy of testing equipment.
• Provides patients with relevant instructions for specific tests and procedures.
• Monitors, orders and/or maintains medical equipment and supplies, ensuring they are clean, sterilized, stocked and within expiration dates.
• Performs initial review of medication lists in the electronic medical record for final review by licensed practitioners.
• May retrieve schedule VI and over the counter medications only, under supervision of licensed providers; is not authorized to perform licensed personnel duties, which include but are not limited to drawing up medications, medication administration or flushing IVs.
• Uses the electronic medical record system (OMR) to queue prescription renewals for review by a licensed provider.
• As directed by a clinician, enters/scribes orders for tests, services or appointments in OMR.
• During the visit, accurately documents tasks, as they are completed, in OMR to ensure proper billing (Facility Worksheet).
• Prepares schedules, patient charts and other documents as needed for clinical activities, in accordance with Medical Center standards.
• Procures and correlates medical correspondence as directed by department.
• Monitors patients and visitors entering, waiting, and leaving the practice.
• Facilitates timely flow and informs patients and providers of delays in a timely manner.
• Acts as liaison between patient and practice staff to ensure optimal flow and service delivery.
• Ensures waiting room materials are organized and stocked as directed by the department.
• May answer and screen telephone calls.

Benefits

• As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
• More than 35,000 people working together.
• Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
• At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.
• Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging.
• We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.
• While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees