Medical Assistant - Chestnut Hill, United States - New England Baptist Hospital

Description

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Join a dynamic team where your work has a positive impact on people's lives.

Under the guidance of the Physician, the Medical Assistant carries out a variety of patient care, technical, and administrative tasks to support the Physician's work and enhance patient care and education. Working closely with the professional staff, the Medical Assistant provides care and conducts diagnostic testing for adult patients.

Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm/8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Location: 830 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill/40 Allied Dr., Dedham

Job Description:

MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Offering up to $2,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

• Guides patients to exam rooms and delivers direct patient care
• Prepares exam rooms, ensuring readiness for patients and providers, and maintains stock of supplies for patient assessments. Responsible for keeping exam rooms clean and compliant with standards.
• Records vital signs, supports physicians during patient exams, and inputs all data into electronic health records
• Conducts checks on emergency equipment logs and medication refrigeration logs.
• Adheres to Managed Care and Quality requirements (e.g., vitals, e-prescribing).
• Reports relevant observations to Physician, Office Manager, Director, or other health team members.
• Coordinates ancillary testing, prior authorizations, and consultations as needed.
• Follows up with patients on test results, prescription refills, and offers assistance with patient education.
• Serves as a link between the patient and their family and the healthcare team.
• Supports front desk tasks as required (mail, fax inbox, phones, check-in, co-pay collection, charge submission to the billing company, etc.)
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Medical Assistant Certification

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic knowledge of computers. Ability to navigate web-based applications at a basic level.
• Effective written English communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in verbal English communication with medical center staff, patients, families, and external parties.
• Demonstrated understanding of standard practices, procedures, and policies applicable in various situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to enhance workgroup operations by contributing ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Deliver high-level customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and external parties in a professional, service-focused, and respectful manner through active listening and problem-solving skills. Maintain composure in challenging situations.

Additional REQUIRED Qualifications/Skills:

• BLS Certification

As a healthcare organization, our commitment is to provide the best possible care and protection to our patients, colleagues, and communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health mandates that all staff receive influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment. Discover more about this requirement.Over 35,000 individuals working collaboratively. Nurses, physicians, technicians, therapists, researchers, educators, and others contributing to improving patient outcomes. Your expertise and empathy can further strengthen our impact.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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