Medical Assistant

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Medical Assistant supporting primary care patients at Beth Israel Lahey Health in Plymouth. Performing clinical procedures, population-health outreach, EHR tasks and patient-flow coordination.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timePlymouth • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including vital sign measurement, EKGs, phlebotomy, and immunization administration. Capable of managing administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and insurance verification while ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.

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Patient CareVital Sign MeasurementPhlebotomyMedical Assistant CertificateOSHA Compliance

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Hard Skills

EKGPoint-Of-Care TestingImmunization AdministrationPatient Flow ManagementClinical DocumentationPrescription ManagementHealth CoachingChronic Disease ManagementMedical Equipment MaintenanceInsurance Verification

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Assistant CertificateCertified Nursing AssistantPhlebotomy CertificateEMT Basic License

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyHealth MaintenanceChronic Disease ManagementPopulation Health OutreachAdverse Event Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality, direct patient care in a team-based model to BIDHC patients
Support smooth and efficient administrative and clinical practice operations
Develop empathetic relationships with patients, families and colleagues
Facilitate timely patient flow and communicate visit information, delays, abnormal vitals and patient needs to providers and practice staff
Obtain vital signs, height and weight measurements; perform EKGs, point-of-care testing and phlebotomy
Administer immunizations when certified and assist during routine procedures
Lead population-health outreach and health-coaching conversations
Identify and contact patients with health-maintenance or chronic-disease-management needs
Monitor, order and maintain clean, sterilized, stocked and unexpired medical equipment and supplies
Queue prescription renewals, add medications and enter or scribe clinician-directed orders in the EHR
Document completed visit tasks for accurate billing
Schedule diagnostic and laboratory tests
Verify insurance, prior authorizations, referrals and pre-certifications
Identify OSHA compliance issues and maintain patient-safety practices
Report adverse patient events and near misses
Protect Patient Health Information for treatment, payment and operations purposes
Report to the Practice Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in Health Science preferred
Medical Assistant Certificate preferred
Registration as Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
Certificate 1 EMT Basic License preferred
Certificate 2 Phlebotomy Certificate preferred
0–1 years of related work experience required
Demonstrated Medical Assistant competencies within one year of hire
Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation and benefits
Healthy and balanced life support
Continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging
Influenza (flu) vaccination required as a condition of employment