Medical Assistant / Medical Secretary Per Diem Float
beth israel lahey healthSomerville, MA
$21.00 - $28.26
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Medical Assistant / Medical Secretary Per Diem Float
beth israel lahey healthSomerville, MAMid L4
$21.00 - $28.26
Offices of PhysiciansAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care ServicesAll Other Outpatient Care Centers
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Medical Assistant When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
The Medical Assistant provides high quality, direct patient care in a team-based model to our BILH Primary Care-Mt. Auburn patients and supports smooth and efficient administrative and clinical practice operations. The Medical Assistant has the ability to work with people from different backgrounds and respects the beliefs of all patients and team members. Reports to the Practice Manager.
Job Description:
Location Mount Auburn Hospital Specialty Practices
Department assignments may vary based on coverage needs.
Schedule Per diem
Day shifts are generally 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Hours and frequency vary based on department needs
Coverage may range from an individual shift to multiple shifts in a week
The employee may remain in one department for an extended assignment or move between practices from day to day
About the Role:
Support patients and care teams across Mount Auburn specialty practices in a flexible role that combines Medical Assistant and Medical Secretary responsibilities.
You will primarily float among Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, and Rheumatology, with the possibility of supporting other departments when needed.
What You'll DoPatient Care Support Welcome and room patients for appointments
Obtain and document vital signs, height, and weight
Review the reason for the visit
Update medication and allergy information
Complete required patient screening questions
Communicate relevant patient information and abnormal results to the provider
Help manage patient flow and communicate delays
Maintain clean, organized, and stocked patient care areas
Monitor medical equipment and supplies for cleanliness, function, and expiration dates
Document completed tasks accurately in the electronic health record
Medical Secretary Support Check patients in and out
Answer telephone calls and route messages
Schedule appointments, diagnostic testing, and laboratory services
Verify and update patient demographic and insurance information
Support referrals, prior authorizations, and pre-certifications
Queue prescription renewals and enter orders as directed by a licensed provider
Communicate professionally with patients, families, providers, and colleagues
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect Patient Health Information
What Success Looks Like:
You will be successful in this role if you are:
Flexible and comfortable moving between departments
Willing to support both clinical and front-desk responsibilities
Organized and attentive to detail
Warm, professional, and patient-centered
Dependable when accepting scheduled coverage
Comfortable learning different specialty workflows
Able to adjust quickly when department needs change
Willing to learn additional clinical skills as needed
Why Join This Team?
This position offers the opportunity to gain experience across several outpatient specialties while helping practices maintain safe, timely, and patient-centered care.
The variety of assignments makes this a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys learning, meeting different teams, and adapting to changing responsibilities.
Required Qualifications1. High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Health Science preferred.
2. License Medical Assistant Certificate preferred., or Registration Certified Nursing Assistant preferred., or Certificate 1 EMT Basic License preferred., or Certificate 2 Phlebotomy Certificate preferred.
3. 0-1 years related work experience required.
4. Demonstrated Medical Assistant (MA) competencies within one year of hire.
5. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
Preferred Qualifications1. Certified Medical Assistant
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, geography of 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Level
Mid L4
Salary
$21.00 - $28.26
Location
Somerville, MA
Occupation
Medical Assistants
Industry
Offices of Physicians
Posted
4 days ago