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**Job Type:** Regular

**Time Type:** Part time

**Work Shift:** Day (United States of America)

**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT, BARGAINING UNIT

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth recognizes Integrity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence as the Core Values of our organization. It is the philosophy of BID-Plymouth to follow the LEAN methodology in order to provide the full continuum of health care services and the best quality patient centered care.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the registered nurse and physician, delivers clinical assistance to patients within the outpatient clinic.

• Reviews and prepares medical record prior to clinic start. Ensures all recent laboratory, consult and ancillary reports are present in the record.

• Escorts patients into the exam area. Prepares patient for the physical exam.

• Maintains optimal flow of patients for efficiency of practice.

• Takes and records routine vital signs, heights, weights. Obtains and documents limited patient history and present symptoms.

• Assists the physician/provider with treatment and procedures as directed.

• Obtains, labels and sends patient specimens as ordered.

• Ensures accurate coding for visits and procedures performed.

• Assists nursing staff in the treatment rooms as directed. May be required to perform direct patient care, i.e., assist with physical care, vital signs, patient monitoring, specimen retrieval.

• Carries out other tasks as directed by the Clinical Leader, Charge Nurse, or Director.

• Assists in data entry.

• Organize, store and refill medical supplies in exam/treatment areas.

• Maintain, and adhere to all Jordan Hospital, OSHA, CLIA, and government regulations.

• Transports patients to other setting as directed.

• Assists receptionists with telephone management, visitor assistance, etc.

• Schedules patient appointments in unit and with other departments or physicians.

• Copies appropriate records and distributes them.

• Files records as directed.

• Performs all tasks in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

• Knowledge of medical terminology required

• Ability to organize.

• Knowledge of computer programs, systems.

• Demonstrated communication skills, verbal and written.

• 1-2 years experience in a medical office preferred.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assistance required

Education Required

• Written and verbal English skills at 12th grade level.

Registration/Certification

• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assistance required

• Medical Assistant certification preferred

• BLS required

Exposure Risk: Exposure risk to bodily fluids is high

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Interrelates with:

Internal: X Hospital Staff X Administration

X Medical Staff X Volunteers

X Medical Office Personnel Board of Directors

X Department Managers

External: Accreditation Agencies X Patient Families

X Benefit Providers Town Representatives

Regulatory Agents Attorneys

X Patients Auditors

X Equipment Service/Repair People X Consultants

X Business Leaders X Vendors

X Hospital Neighbors

Physical Demands/Environment, Use of Senses, Analytical Ability/Problem-solving Concentration:

Physical Activity

Constantly

(90% +)

Frequently

(50-90%)

Occasionally

(30-50%)

Rarely

(10-30%)

N/A

Answering Telephone

Bending

Carrying

Chemical Exposure

Climbing Ladders

Climbing Stairs

Driving

Enter/Exit Car

Finger Dexterity

Lifting over 10 lbs.

Lifting over 50 lbs.

Lifting over 100 lbs.

Outside work

Pulling

Pushing

Reaching

Sitting

Standing

Stooping

Walking

Word Processing/Keyboarding

Use of Senses

Constantly

(90% +)

Frequently

(50-90%)

Occasionally

(30-50%)

Rarely

(10-30%)

N/A

Hearing

Sight

Smell

Speech

Touch

Analytical Ability

Problem-Solving Concentration

Constantly

(90% +)

Frequently

(50-90%)

Occasionally

(30-50%)

Rarely

(10-30%)

N/A

Analyzes Information

Level of Independent Action

Concentration Required

Solves Problems

Length of AOn the Job Orientation@ Period

Number of Weeks: 2 WEEKS

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Job Description:

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth recognizes Integrity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence as the Core Values of our organization. It is the philosophy of BID-Plymouth to follow the LEAN methodology in order to provide the full continuum of health care services and the best quality patient centered care.

Duties/Responsibilities

+ Under the direction of the registered nurse and physician, delivers clinical assistance to patients within the outpatient clinic.

+ Reviews and prepares medical record prior to clinic start. Ensures all recent laboratory, consult and ancillary reports are present in the record.

+ Escorts patients into the exam area. Prepares patient for the physical exam.

+ Maintains optimal flow of patients for efficiency of practice.

+ Takes and records routine vital signs, heights, weights. Obtains and documents limited patient history and present symptoms.

+ Assists the physician/provider with treatment and procedures as directed.

+ Obtains,labels and sends patient specimens as ordered.

+ Ensures accurate coding for visits and procedures performed.

+ Assists nursing staff in the treatment rooms as directed. May be required to perform direct patient care, i.e., assist with physical care, vital signs, patient monitoring, specimen retrieval.

+ Carries out other tasks as directed by the Clinical Leader, Charge Nurse, or Director.

+ Assists in data entry.

+ Organize, store and refill medical supplies in exam/treatment areas.

+ Maintain, and adhere to all Jordan Hospital, OSHA, CLIA, and government regulations.

+ Transports patients to other setting as directed.

+ Assists receptionists with telephone management, visitor assistance, etc.

+ Schedules patient appointments in unit and with other departments or physicians.

+ Copies appropriate records and distributes them.

+ Files records as directed.

+ Performs all tasks in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

+ Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.

_It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may_ _reasonably be_ _required_ _._

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

+ Knowledge of medical terminology required

+ Ability to organize.

+ Knowledge of computer programs, systems.

+ Demonstrated communication skills, verbal and written.

+ 1-2 years experience in a medical office preferred.

+ Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assistance required

Education Required

+ Written and verbal English skills at 12th grade level.

Registration/Certification

+ Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assistance required

+ Medical Assistant certification preferred

+ BLS required

**Exposure** **Risk:** Exposure risk to bodily fluids is high

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Interrelates with:

**Internal:** X Hospital Staff X Administration

X Medical Staff X Volunteers

X Medical Office Personnel Board of Directors

X Department Managers

**External:** Accreditation Agencies X Patient Families

X Benefit Providers Town Representatives

Regulatory Agents Attorneys

X Patients Auditors

X Equipment Service/Repair People X Consultants

X Business Leaders X Vendors

X Hospital Neighbors

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 patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity** **Employer/Veterans/Disabled