Medical Assistant- Dermatology BIDMC (Chestnut Hill & Needham)

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. We are seeking a full time Medical Assistant to support the Dermatology Department at the Chestnut Hill and Needham locations. Job Description: Job Summary: Supports smooth and efficient practice operations, while contributing to BIDMC's promise of providing extraordinary care. Communicates with patients, other employees and the general public in a courteous, helpful manner by phone and in person. In addition to medical assisting, provides administrative tasks as needed, including but are not limited to greeting, check-in, and scheduling. Assists patients who have physical and psychological limitations with ambulation and patient care functions. Essential Responsibilities: Performs medical assisting duties which may include, but are not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, EKGs, performing phlebotomy and assisting during routine procedures. Ensures that all patient care areas are clean, organized, stocked and ready for patient use. Escorts patients to ancillary service areas such as radiology and lab as needed. Performs appropriate point of care testing, such as l...