Medical Assistant Lead
Location: Boston Massachusetts
Description: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is looking of Medical Assistant Lead right now, this job will be placed in Massachusetts. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Department: OB/GYN
Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Department Description:
The department of obstetrics and gynecology! provides complete obstetric and gynecology services.
As the official hospital of the Boston Red Sox, we are welcoming the tiniest members of Red Sox nation into the world.
The department includes eight divisions in all specialty areas. Office locations include Boston, Brookline, Chelsea, Chestnut Hill, Lexington, Needham, and Roxbury.
We need a someone with a strong, Can do positive attitude that can multitask and work in a fast paced Department. High level communicating and interacting with our patients daily over the phone and in the clinic is essential. This role also supports the physicians, nurses and covers all other team members. This position is located on our main Boston BIDMC campus.
Job Summary: The Medical Assistant Lead takes a leadership role in the department, acting as a trainer, resource and mentor for other Medical Assistants and staff. Performs a wide variety of medical assisting activities during patient visits in a! n outpatient clinical setting. Involves extensive interaction ! with diverse populations including patients, medical staff practitioners and medical center personnel.
At BIDMC, a Medical Assistant in a hospital-based practice is not authorized to perform duties that can be performed only by licensed personnel, which includes, but is not limited to, drawing up medications and/or medication administration or flushing an IV.
Essential Responsibilities:
Performs the responsibilities of a Medical Assistant and oversees the work of others. Serves as a role model/mentor, providing support, training and sharing knowledge with other medical assistants and practice assistants in the department.
Services as a resource in own functional area. Provides guidance and assistance to resolve problems and issues. Acts as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating team setting and identifying areas for improvement.
Performs a wide variety of activities during patient visits and/or procedures, including but not! limited to vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy and assisting during procedures. Takes complete and accurate information from patients, prioritizing and communicating information to clinical staff appropriately.
Performs appropriate departmental screening, lab tests and specimen collection. Implements quality control standards as required. Provides patients with relevant instructions for specific tests and procedures.
Schedules follow-up tests and appointments using hospital systems. May contact patients with reminder appointments.
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED required. Vocational or Technical training preferred in Medical Assistant Training
Certificate 1 preferred: Medical Assistant Certificate
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! .
Preferred Qualifications:
Two or more years exper! ience in a healthcare environment.
Competencies:
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: 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 act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
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: 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.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
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This job starts available on: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:10:36 GMT