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Medical Assistant II- Gastroenterology Plymouth

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant II acts as a role model, providing support and training to other MAs and Practice Assistants, while also identifying and resolving OSHA compliance issues and tracking point of care test results. Responsibilities include greeting patients, gathering complete and accurate information, obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, injections, phlebotomy, and assisting providers.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED and a Medical Assistant Certificate, along with 1-3 years of related work experience, including proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office applications. Required competencies emphasize clear written and oral communication, teamwork, and providing high-level customer service.

high schoolprofessional certificateQuality ControlCommunicationCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingPatient CareTrainingPhlebotomyEKGsOSHA CompliancePoint Of Care TestingEMR SystemsInjectionsMedical Records ManagementKnowledge SharingVitals CollectionPractice Improvement

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
The Medical Assistant role is now eligible for a $1,500 sign on bonus.
Important Details: Bonuses are paid out in $500 increments at 30 days, 6 months and at the 1 year anniversary.
To be eligible, you must be a non-BILH employee or a previous eligible employee who returns to BILH after 1 year.
Employee must be in good standing to receive the bonus at the time of payment.
All bonuses are subject to applicable taxes.
This program is subject to change at any point.
Reports to: Practice Manager or Ambulatory Practice Coordinator with input from assigned physician(s), nurses or other health care providers.
Responsible for delivering the highest quality service to patients while contributing to the smooth functioning of practice operations.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities: The Medical Asst. II serves as a role model, providing support, training and sharing knowledge with other Medical Assistants, MA student externs and Practice Assistants in the practice. Makes recommendations on how resources can be used differently and more effectively. Identifies and resolves OSHA compliance issues, audits and maintains point of care testing and tracks test results. Participates in practice improvement initiatives. The MAII may participate in small projects under the direction of the Manager or Designee. Greets patients and serves as a communication resource. Asks appropriate questions and solves problems. Takes complete and accurate information from patients in person and by phone, prioritizing and communicating the information to providers appropriately. Responds quickly and courteously to phone calls and requests. Seeks assistance from supervisor and others appropriately. Greets patients and escorts to exam rooms. Ensures availability of x-rays, lab slips, medical records and other pertinent info. Obtains vitals, weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature, performs EKGs, injections and/or phlebotomy, and assists providers. Performs departmental screening, lab tests and specimen collection. Implements quality control standards. Assists with procuring medical records. Ensures patient records and relevant documents filed in the record have appropriate patient identification. Adds new medications to patient record in EMR system. Assemble records according to BIDHC/APG policy and handle requests for patient information according to established guidelines. Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. Certificate 1 Medical Assistant Certificate required. 1-3 years related work experience required. Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team
Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
Customer
Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age based
Competencies: Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups:
Neonatal:Birth to 6 months,
Youth: 6 months to 16 years,
Young adult: 16-30 years,
Middle
Age: 30 - 60 years,
Elderly: 60 -.
Physical
Nature of the
Job:
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.
Pay
Range: $22.05 - $29.68 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. 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. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. 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.

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