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Medical Assistant

Lahey Medical Center Peabody
Burlington, MA Other
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

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 general supervision of the designated supervisor (depending on the location) and in collaboration with a clinical overseer, where applicable, the Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of high quality and safe clinical care. S/he will assist with patient care and operational flow by performing clerical and clinical duties as needed within the scope of their training and applicable to the kind of practice and patient population.



The MA I will organize work to enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency. S/he will collaborate with providers for daily needs/schedule coordination, by reviewing provider schedule and anticipating patient, provider and appointment needs at the time of the patient visit, keep visits running on time, communicate delays with patients, manage same-day schedule additions, ensure exam rooms are properly supplied and provide support for patient forms completion. The MA I is responsible for following and sustaining all workflows, standard work, policies, and procedures.


The performance of the Medical Assistant I in the delivery of empathetic and efficient care and service will have a direct impact on our overall patient satisfaction.



The Medical Assistant works in collaboration with the physician(s), other health care provider(s), and other ambulatory support staff within the department and with other disciplines to deliver patient care.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities  

Accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families.  

Participates in a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures. 

Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient 

Cares for patients as delegated by the provider, RN or LPN within scope of practice and competence. 

Contributes information provided by the patient or family for the assessment of health status  

Evaluates outcomes of interventions within their scope and  follows directions on a modified plan of care 

 Minimum Qualifications: 

Education:  
High School Diploma or equivalent required.  
Preferred:  Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant program or has obtained a Medical Assistant Certification (AAMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA).  

Licensure, Certification, Registration:  

Preferred: Certification required upon hire and maintained if not a graduate of an accredited medical assistant program. 

Note: Those hired prior to May 28, 2017 without a certification are grandfathered in this position.  

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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