Medical Assistant - Londonderry, Lahey (Per Diem)

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Greet, room, and prepare patients for visits;
• take and document vital signs and intake information;
• Support clinical procedures (e.g., EKGs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, etc.).
• Maintain clean, stocked, and ready exam rooms throughout the day;
• Accurate documentation in the EMR per clinical guidelines;
• May assist with scheduling, check-in, phone coverage, referrals, and patient instructions as needed;
• Communicates effectively with providers, patients, and team members about delays, appointment needs, or follow-ups;
• Anticipate needs and adjust to same-day changes;
• Escorts patients to labs or ancillary services, as needed;
• May participate in specialized clinical workflows (e.g., prescription refills, prior authorizations, high-level disinfection).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required;
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program preferred;
• Experience: 0-1 years of related experience in patient care in a healthcare setting preferred or an associate's degree or higher in lieu of Medical Assistant experience;
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 6 months of hire or per department requirement. Medical Assistant (Certified), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) certificate preferred.

Pay Range

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.