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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

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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.

Locations include: Ipswich, Beverly, Hamilton, and Manchester-by-the-Sea

Are you interested in becoming a Medical Assistant? Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care is excited to offer a full-time, benefit eligible position, which provides you with an opportunity to earn as you learn in a Medical Assistant Residency Program, starting on October 7, 2024. The deadline to apply is August 30, 2024. The first eight weeks of classes will be held at 8 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA.

This comprehensive, year-long training program is designed for individuals passionate about entering the healthcare field, considering a career change, taking a gap year, or seeking growth within a leading organization. No prior experience is necessary!

You will enter the program as a Clinical Assistant, where you will be an integral part of our healthcare team, working alongside experienced professionals who are dedicated to your success. Throughout your year-long Residency Program, you will build your skills as a Medical Assistant, learning to prepare exam rooms, communicate with patients, collect medical history, take vital signs, perform point of care testing, assist in procedures, and more! The first 8 weeks of the program will be classroom training designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to thrive as a Medical Assistant. After this initial phase, you will continue to work full-time and transition to working full-time at a Primary Care Practice. You will receive additional training on vaccines and support to study and take the National MA Certification Exam.

Job Description:

Program Schedule (full-time) :

• All classroom training will run from 8:00am-2:30pm.

• Weeks 1-2: 30 hours of classroom time, covering topics like medical terminology, vital signs, and medical documentation

• Weeks 3- 6 : One day per week in your predetermined and assigned practice (Wednesday) and four days in the classroom (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)

• Week 7: 40 hours of hands-on training in your assigned primary care practice with a designated preceptor for mentorship

• Week 8 : 30 hours of classroom time, endingwith a graduation ceremonyon Friday

• Remainder of the Year: Full-time, hands-on workin a Primary CarePracticesolidifying your skills and experience in a real-world environment

Location Details:

• First 8 Weeks: Classes will be held at our Woburn location. Participants must be able to commute to Woburn for this initial phase.

• Post Classroom Training: Upon completion, you will remain in your assigned practice closer to your home for full-time employment.

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What Awaits You:

• Competitive compensation, including comprehensive benefits throughout the entire training period

• Full-time employment as a Clinical Assistant in one of our Primary Care practices upon completion of the 8-week classroom training

• Opportunity for career advancement from a Clinical Assistant to a Medical Assistant role. BILH will provide dedicated assistance to help you attain your MA certification

• Comprehensive training within a supportive environment, fostering your personal and professional growth

• Ongoing professional development and exciting career advancement opportunities within our healthcare system

• Ongoing support including participation in our monthly BILH Primary Care Medical Assistant Continuing Education Forum

• A career path journey. BILH Primary Care has a career path of Medical Assistant I, II and Lead

What We Seek:

• Minimum age of 18 years

• High school diploma or GED

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A passion for making a difference in the lives of others

• A willingness to learn and a positive attitude

• Customer service experience is a plus

About BILHPC:

Make a difference in your community. If you are seeking a healthcare career path, look no further! We offer exceptional benefits from day one, with no overnight shifts, holidays, or weekends required. With a network of over 85 practices spanning Eastern Massachusetts to Southern New Hampshire, BILHPC serves more than 50 diverse communities. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients!

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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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