Medical Assistant - 40 hour, Days

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system.Job Description:Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic Team?Essential Responsibilities:Greets patients and visitors in a professional, courteous manner at all timeMaintains patient confidentiality, respect and HIPAA guidelines at all timesAssists patients and providers preparing with examinations, minor procedures within the office.Performs blood pressures, vital signs and physical assessment of patient through triage. Performs ancillary testing as ordered by providersCompletes clear, accurate documentation within the patient medical recordMaintains all clinical areas with supplies necessary to function daily. Keeps exam rooms and work areas within the office clean and sanitary at all timesAssists with making patient appointments outside of the officeAssists with telephone triage, refilling prescription medication as directed by providersServes as a back-up to front office staff. Stays familiar with all functions of front office including but not limited to checking in patients, collection of co-pays, and batching out payments at end of day.Provides telephone support for the office.Prepares charts including obtaining appropriate records, requesting and entering referrals, and verifying insurance eligibility.Prepares result letters for procedures, lab results, imaging, and any other miscellaneous testing.Obtains prior authorizations for medications and testing when needed.Prepares patients for upcoming procedures by reviewing instructions and answering questions.Required Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individual to perform the essential functions.Minimum Education:HS diploma or equivalency is required.Certification as Medical Assistant and/or completion of a Medical Assistant certification program preferredMinimum Experience:Medical Office experience preferredBenefits working at Anna Jaques Hospital:Tuition ReimbursementCareer Development and OpportunitiesFree On-Site ParkingDiscounts/Savings on various businesses.Health and Wellness activitiesApply today and learn more!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 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