What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant 40 Hours position at New England Baptist Hospital?
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Under the direction of the Physician, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care and technical duties to support the work of the Physician and to facilitate delivery of care and education to patients. The Medical Assistant works closely with the professional staff to provide care and diagnostic testing for adult patients.Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):
1. Escorts patients to exam rooms and provides direct patient care.
2. Prepares patient exam rooms to ensure they are ready for patients and doctors. Keeps the exam rooms stocked with supplies needed to perform patient assessments. Responsible for keeping exam rooms clean and compliant with regularly standards.
3. Performs diagnostic testing which may include but is not limited to, urine collection, phlebotomy, EKG, etc., as ordered. Performs checks on emergency equipment logs & medication refrigeration logs
4. Records vital signs and assists Physician with patient exams. Enters all data into electronic health record.
5. Complies with all Managed Care and Quality requirements (required vitals, e-prescribing, etc).
6. Reports all pertinent observations to Physician, Office Manager, Director, or other health team member.
7. Coordinates surgical bookings, ancillary testing, prior authorizations and consultations as necessary.
8. Follows up with patients on test results, rx refills, and assists with patient education.
9. Functions as a liaison between the patient and their family and the health care team.
10. Performs other related duties as required. Supports front desk duties as needed (mail, fax inbox, phones, check in, co-pay collection, etc.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred
- Basic Life Support Certification required
Experience
- 1-3 years' work-related experience required
- Phlebotomy preferred but not required
- Electronic medical record and physician office experience preferred.
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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
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