Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
MEDICAL ASSISTANTJob Description:
Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system.
Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic Team?
Essential Responsibilities:
- Greets patients and visitors in a professional, courteous manner at all time
- Maintains patient confidentiality, respect and HIPAA guidelines at all times
- Assists patients and providers preparing with examinations, minor procedures within the office.
- Performs blood pressures, vital signs and physical assessment of patient through triage. Performs ancillary testing as ordered by providers
- Completes clear, accurate documentation within the patient medical record
- Maintains all clinical areas with supplies necessary to function daily. Keeps exam rooms and work areas within the office clean and sanitary at all times
- Assists with making patient appointments outside of the office
- Assists with telephone triage, refilling prescription medication as directed by providers
- Serves as a back-up to front office staff. Stays familiar with all functions of front office including but not limited to checking in patients, collection of co-pays, and batching out payments at end of day.
- Provides telephone support for the office.
- Prepares charts including obtaining appropriate records, requesting and entering referrals, and verifying insurance eligibility.
- Prepares result letters for procedures, lab results, imaging, and any other miscellaneous testing.
- Obtains prior authorizations for medications and testing when needed.
- Prepares patients for upcoming procedures by reviewing instructions and answering questions.
Required Skills:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individual to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Education:
- HS diploma or equivalency is required.
- Certification as Medical Assistant and/or completion of a Medical Assistant certification program preferred
Minimum Experience:
- Medical Office experience preferred
Benefits working at Anna Jaques Hospital:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Opportunities
- Free On-Site Parking
- Discounts/Savings on various businesses.
- Health and Wellness activities
Apply today and learn more!