Beth Israel Lahey Health
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Job Description Under the general supervision of the designated supervisor (depending on the location) and in collaboration with a clinical overseer, the Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of high quality and safe clinical care. The MA will perform clerical and clinical duties as needed within the scope of their training and applicable to the practice and patient population.
The MA I organizes work to enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency. This includes collaborating ultrasound providers for daily schedule coordination, reviewing provider schedules and anticipating patient, provider and appointment needs at the time of the patient visit, keeping visits running on time,cleanup. The MA communicates delays with patients and manages same‑day schedule additions, ensuring exam rooms are properly supplied andخته support for patient form completion. The MA I follows and sustains all workflows, standard work, policies, and procedures.
The performance of the Medical Assistant I in delivering empathetic and efficient care directly impacts overall patient satisfaction. The Medical Assistant works in collaboration with physicians, other healthcare providers, and ambulatory support staff within the department and with other disciplines to deliver patient care.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
I. Clinical Considerations and Decision Making
A. Accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families.
B. ParticipSession in a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures.
C. Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient.
D. Cares for patients as delegated by the provider, RN or LPN within scope of practice and competence.
E. Contributes information provided by the patient or family for the assessment of health status.
F. Evaluates outcomes of interventions within their scope and follows directions on a modified plan of care.
II. Collaborative Relationship
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
A. Demonstrates appropriate behavior by adhering to unit policies and procedures and practice guidelines specific to the setting.
B. Demonstrates the ability to provide and maintain patient safety in the environment of care.
C. Demonstrates skills as a responsive and supportive team member.
D. Demonstrates ability to fulfill role in regulatory compliance and readiness.
Clinical / Direct Patient Care
Greets, identifies, transports and/or escorts patients to exam room.
Accurately obtains all elements of the MA rooming standards. Documents data in Electronic Health Record (EHR) and reports findings to provider. Uses the Pended Order workflow to pends orders for provider signature.
Prepares patient for examination:
Asks patient for and documents chief complaint, symptoms, and duration of symptoms in EHR.
Obtains history and reviews medication list. Asks patient if they need any medication refills and queues refills in EHR.
Documents all drug and other allergies; documents smoking history.
Takes vital signs (Height, Weight, Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiration, Temperature).
Observes patient, documents and reports findings to provider.
Alerts the provider when patient is ready and communicates pertinent clinical information.
Notifies provider of an abnormal vital signs, elevated pain scores, or safety concerns.
Assists the provider with the patient visit and care as required:
Prepares special equipment, instruments and supplies as needed.
Provides instructions to patient regarding any diagnostic test and procedure after they have been educated by the provider.
Prepares and labels specimens obtained by the MA or the provider for transport based on the Labeling Policy. Tests specimens as necessary and according to proper procedure. Specimens may include, but are not limited to:
Blood (phlebotomy)
Clean‑voided urine
Finger stick blood sugar tests
Stool for occult blood
Rapid strep testing
UCGs (pregnancy tests)
Urine for microalbumin
Glycohemoglobin A1C
Protime
Throat cultures, PAP smears, wound cultures, biopsies, and joint injections
Performs electrocardiograms, spirometries, monofilament testing, vision and hearing testing according to departmental standards.
Assists with wound care.
Assists with other testing, in accordance with medical assistance training.
Assists provider with minor procedures.
Documents testing/results per practice protocol.
Administers immunizations based on written provider orders (as allowed by the practice license).
Administers injections based on written provider orders (as allowed by the practice license).
Follows department procedures related to access to non‑controlled medications, such as IV solutions and vaccines, when granted access to these medications as part of the job functions.
Performs Phle luôn phlebotomy procedures (back up to phlebotomist) (drawing of blood, spinning of bloods).
Clinical and Quality/Improvement Competency
Meets expectations and maintains competencies of new hire orientation skills checklist, annual competency verification and participates in education programs provided.
Is alert to Quality Improvement and CQI issues as well as to unsafe working conditions. Notifies manager of concerns. Participates in unit based QI activities and is familiar with unit measurement data.
Non-Clinical / Indirect Patient Care
Pre‑visit planning
Organizes and prioritizes daily work to ensure patient needs are met and provider schedules run efficiently.
Participates in huddles to anticipate, understand and address the daily needs of our patients and providers to ensure proper workflow.
Reviews patient records against quality measures and best practice indicators and advises providers of potential documentation and care gaps.
Prepares supportive documentation for scheduled appointments/procedures:
Review record for completeness before appointment and update as appropriate.
Insert the required forms per procedure and department protocol.
Follow up with patient or specialist to ensure patient care plans since last appointment were followed and results are available for the physician review.
Confirms that lab and other ancillary tests are performed and results documented.
Post‑visit work
әйта(*érents) — Actually we kept original bullet content: 'Enters charges andnyddio patient record for billing accuracy performing quality checks on ICD‑10 and CPT codes and other related information in order to streamline the billing process per practice protocols.'
Assists the providers with work outside the visit related to managing a panel of patients.
Partners with patient and family in supporting patients’ short and long term goals.
Supports care coordination for identified patients across the continuum in collaboration with provider and community agencies.
Performs designated tasks related to tracking test results and may communicate normal lab and imaging test results, either written or verbally as directed by provider.
Provides and reviews instructions to patient regarding any diagnostic test and procedures. Provides patient with written education materials and diagnostic prep as needed.
Serves as a liaison with patients, families to physicians, case managers, 3rd party payers, et al.
Reviews, manages and enters registry health data for identified patient populations.
Monitors patient progress by utilization of disease specific registries to proactively reach out to patients to meet their health care goals.
Assists in the maintenance of the EMR:
Scans miscellaneous loose reports into the EMR.
Ensures exam rooms, supplies and equipment are maintained/stocked:
Prepares equipment and packages to be sent for sterilization following site protocol.
Maintains appropriate supplies and linen.
Prepares orders for routine medical supplies. Monitors expiration dates and rotates inventory.
Prepares, cleans and maintains equipment, addressing issues in a timely manner to ensure availability of equipment.
Cleans and prepares the exam room and other patient areas between patients.
Communication:
Manages provider InBasket folders per department standards, including lab/test tracking and referrals.
Reviews f države letters, forms, etc. and completes as much necessary information within scope before handing off to provider.
Receives patient messages and reviews with provider.
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Administrative Support
Provides backup or periodic administrative assistance to the practice as needed, including but not limited to:
Answers provider phone calls and routes to appropriate person. Takes and documents clear messages, handles requests for information and researches issues.
Provides front desk coverage. Greets patients, registers patients verifying health insurance information, collects co‑payments, etc.
Schedules patient appointments and collects pre‑registration information, reviews and verifies eligibility of insurance.
Provides checkout desk coverage. Schedules follow‑up appointments or provides info about recommended specialists. Schedules diagnostic and specialty appointments as ordered by the provider. Completes referrals and pre‑authorizations per payer and practice protocols.
Organizational Responsibilities
Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Health confidentiality policy.
Incorporates the Lahey Health Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and goals into daily activities.
Complies with all Lahey Health policies and clinical protocols.
Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Health.
Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations and competency assessment.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to customer service standards.
Participates in and successfully completes mandatory education.
Demonstrates a commitment to life‑long learning and their field.
Completes various special projects and responsibilities as assigned to share the workload and/or to recognize experience and/or performance.
Minimum Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required. \Fork 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 없습니다 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 workflow.
Experience
None. \ паз
Pay Range Pay Range:
$21.00 – $28.26
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, geographic 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 Dhar patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Job Description Under the general supervision of the designated supervisor (depending on the location) and in collaboration with a clinical overseer, the Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of high quality and safe clinical care. The MA will perform clerical and clinical duties as needed within the scope of their training and applicable to the practice and patient population.
The MA I organizes work to enhance patient satisfaction and provider efficiency. This includes collaborating ultrasound providers for daily schedule coordination, reviewing provider schedules and anticipating patient, provider and appointment needs at the time of the patient visit, keeping visits running on time,cleanup. The MA communicates delays with patients and manages same‑day schedule additions, ensuring exam rooms are properly supplied andخته support for patient form completion. The MA I follows and sustains all workflows, standard work, policies, and procedures.
The performance of the Medical Assistant I in delivering empathetic and efficient care directly impacts overall patient satisfaction. The Medical Assistant works in collaboration with physicians, other healthcare providers, and ambulatory support staff within the department and with other disciplines to deliver patient care.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
I. Clinical Considerations and Decision Making
A. Accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families.
B. ParticipSession in a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures.
C. Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient.
D. Cares for patients as delegated by the provider, RN or LPN within scope of practice and competence.
E. Contributes information provided by the patient or family for the assessment of health status.
F. Evaluates outcomes of interventions within their scope and follows directions on a modified plan of care.
II. Collaborative Relationship
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
A. Demonstrates appropriate behavior by adhering to unit policies and procedures and practice guidelines specific to the setting.
B. Demonstrates the ability to provide and maintain patient safety in the environment of care.
C. Demonstrates skills as a responsive and supportive team member.
D. Demonstrates ability to fulfill role in regulatory compliance and readiness.
Clinical / Direct Patient Care
Greets, identifies, transports and/or escorts patients to exam room.
Accurately obtains all elements of the MA rooming standards. Documents data in Electronic Health Record (EHR) and reports findings to provider. Uses the Pended Order workflow to pends orders for provider signature.
Prepares patient for examination:
Asks patient for and documents chief complaint, symptoms, and duration of symptoms in EHR.
Obtains history and reviews medication list. Asks patient if they need any medication refills and queues refills in EHR.
Documents all drug and other allergies; documents smoking history.
Takes vital signs (Height, Weight, Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiration, Temperature).
Observes patient, documents and reports findings to provider.
Alerts the provider when patient is ready and communicates pertinent clinical information.
Notifies provider of an abnormal vital signs, elevated pain scores, or safety concerns.
Assists the provider with the patient visit and care as required:
Prepares special equipment, instruments and supplies as needed.
Provides instructions to patient regarding any diagnostic test and procedure after they have been educated by the provider.
Prepares and labels specimens obtained by the MA or the provider for transport based on the Labeling Policy. Tests specimens as necessary and according to proper procedure. Specimens may include, but are not limited to:
Blood (phlebotomy)
Clean‑voided urine
Finger stick blood sugar tests
Stool for occult blood
Rapid strep testing
UCGs (pregnancy tests)
Urine for microalbumin
Glycohemoglobin A1C
Protime
Throat cultures, PAP smears, wound cultures, biopsies, and joint injections
Performs electrocardiograms, spirometries, monofilament testing, vision and hearing testing according to departmental standards.
Assists with wound care.
Assists with other testing, in accordance with medical assistance training.
Assists provider with minor procedures.
Documents testing/results per practice protocol.
Administers immunizations based on written provider orders (as allowed by the practice license).
Administers injections based on written provider orders (as allowed by the practice license).
Follows department procedures related to access to non‑controlled medications, such as IV solutions and vaccines, when granted access to these medications as part of the job functions.
Performs Phle luôn phlebotomy procedures (back up to phlebotomist) (drawing of blood, spinning of bloods).
Clinical and Quality/Improvement Competency
Meets expectations and maintains competencies of new hire orientation skills checklist, annual competency verification and participates in education programs provided.
Is alert to Quality Improvement and CQI issues as well as to unsafe working conditions. Notifies manager of concerns. Participates in unit based QI activities and is familiar with unit measurement data.
Non-Clinical / Indirect Patient Care
Pre‑visit planning
Organizes and prioritizes daily work to ensure patient needs are met and provider schedules run efficiently.
Participates in huddles to anticipate, understand and address the daily needs of our patients and providers to ensure proper workflow.
Reviews patient records against quality measures and best practice indicators and advises providers of potential documentation and care gaps.
Prepares supportive documentation for scheduled appointments/procedures:
Review record for completeness before appointment and update as appropriate.
Insert the required forms per procedure and department protocol.
Follow up with patient or specialist to ensure patient care plans since last appointment were followed and results are available for the physician review.
Confirms that lab and other ancillary tests are performed and results documented.
Post‑visit work
әйта(*érents) — Actually we kept original bullet content: 'Enters charges andnyddio patient record for billing accuracy performing quality checks on ICD‑10 and CPT codes and other related information in order to streamline the billing process per practice protocols.'
Assists the providers with work outside the visit related to managing a panel of patients.
Partners with patient and family in supporting patients’ short and long term goals.
Supports care coordination for identified patients across the continuum in collaboration with provider and community agencies.
Performs designated tasks related to tracking test results and may communicate normal lab and imaging test results, either written or verbally as directed by provider.
Provides and reviews instructions to patient regarding any diagnostic test and procedures. Provides patient with written education materials and diagnostic prep as needed.
Serves as a liaison with patients, families to physicians, case managers, 3rd party payers, et al.
Reviews, manages and enters registry health data for identified patient populations.
Monitors patient progress by utilization of disease specific registries to proactively reach out to patients to meet their health care goals.
Assists in the maintenance of the EMR:
Scans miscellaneous loose reports into the EMR.
Ensures exam rooms, supplies and equipment are maintained/stocked:
Prepares equipment and packages to be sent for sterilization following site protocol.
Maintains appropriate supplies and linen.
Prepares orders for routine medical supplies. Monitors expiration dates and rotates inventory.
Prepares, cleans and maintains equipment, addressing issues in a timely manner to ensure availability of equipment.
Cleans and prepares the exam room and other patient areas between patients.
Communication:
Manages provider InBasket folders per department standards, including lab/test tracking and referrals.
Reviews f države letters, forms, etc. and completes as much necessary information within scope before handing off to provider.
Receives patient messages and reviews with provider.
\首 )
Administrative Support
Provides backup or periodic administrative assistance to the practice as needed, including but not limited to:
Answers provider phone calls and routes to appropriate person. Takes and documents clear messages, handles requests for information and researches issues.
Provides front desk coverage. Greets patients, registers patients verifying health insurance information, collects co‑payments, etc.
Schedules patient appointments and collects pre‑registration information, reviews and verifies eligibility of insurance.
Provides checkout desk coverage. Schedules follow‑up appointments or provides info about recommended specialists. Schedules diagnostic and specialty appointments as ordered by the provider. Completes referrals and pre‑authorizations per payer and practice protocols.
Organizational Responsibilities
Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Health confidentiality policy.
Incorporates the Lahey Health Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and goals into daily activities.
Complies with all Lahey Health policies and clinical protocols.
Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Health.
Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations and competency assessment.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to customer service standards.
Participates in and successfully completes mandatory education.
Demonstrates a commitment to life‑long learning and their field.
Completes various special projects and responsibilities as assigned to share the workload and/or to recognize experience and/or performance.
Minimum Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required. \Fork 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 없습니다 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 workflow.
Experience
None. \ паз
Pay Range Pay Range:
$21.00 – $28.26
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, geographic 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 Dhar patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
#J-18808-Ljbffr