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Medical Assistant, Neurology

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Burlington, MA • 2d ago

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.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Considerations and Decision Making: Ways in which the MA comes to understand the problems, issues or concerns of patients/families, to attend to relevant/critical information and to respond in concerned and involved ways.

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

II. Collaborative Relationship: Collaborates, cooperates, and communicates with other health care personnel to ensure quality and continuity of care.

A. Establishes collaborative relationships with nurses, physicians, other colleagues, patients and families.

B. Participates in and supports the educational plan for patient and family.

III. Clinical Guidance: The MA, within the scope of his/her practice and department specific skills, is responsible for the nature and quality of care they provide for patients.

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.?

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required to communicate with patients, family members, physicians and other health care providers, as well as other colleagues. Knowledge of medical terminology. Must possess strong problem solving abilities and analytical skills to ensure patient's needs are met. Must possess basic computer skills to input and retrieve clinical information, as well as patient registration and appointment information. Utilizes critical thinking and good judgement in performance of tasks. Must possess good organizational skills and the ability to multitask and to prioritize daily assignments to ensure smooth work flow

Experience:

None.

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. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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

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