Medical Assistant/ Clinical Practice Rep, Needham Cancer Center

Beth Israel Lahey Health

  • Needham, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Type: RegularTime Type: Full timeWork Shift: Day (United States of America)FLSA Status: Non-ExemptWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.The position is full-time, working 40 hours per week on a day shift schedule, with a rotation every third weekend.Why Join Us?At the Needham Cancer Center, you'll join a Harvard-affiliated care team delivering world-class, multidisciplinary cancer treatment in a warm, modern, community-based setting. As a valued Medical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting both the clinical and emotional needs of our patients, helping them navigate one of life's most vulnerable journeys with dignity and compassion.What Makes This Opportunity Special:
  • Work in a purpose-built, patient-centered facility with infusion bays and a healing garden view, a cutting-edge linear accelerator, and all services on one accessible floor
  • Collaborate with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians from BIDMC in Hematology/Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Infusion, and Specialty clinics
  • Contribute to a center offering clinical trials and advanced therapies through BIDMC and Dana-Farber partnerships
  • Support patients holistically with on-site lab, pharmacy, social work, nutrition, physical therapy, and survivorship resources
  • Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays
  • Be part of a mission-driven team that values empathy, teamwork, and professional growth
Job Description:What You'll Do
  • Provide clinical support, including:
  • Taking vital signs, conducting EKGs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing
  • Triaging patients and assisting during procedures
  • Ensuring rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patient use
  • Support administrative and team coordination tasks:
  • Call patients, assist with scheduling, and prep clinic documentation
  • Enter data into the electronic medical record (OMR/Epic)
  • Facilitate smooth patient flow and communicate updates to staff and patients
  • Partner closely with MDs, NPs, RNs, and fellow MAs to support efficient, compassionate care delivery
Who You Are
  • A reliable, empathetic team player with excellent communication skills
  • Able to balance independent initiative with collaborative teamwork
  • Organized, calm under pressure, and deeply committed to patient care
  • Professional in demeanor and respectful in every interaction
What You BringRequired:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • At least 5 months of direct patient care experience (as an MA, CNA, EMT, PCT, or a nursing/medical student with completed clinical rotation)
  • Basic computer proficiency and ability to navigate electronic medical records
Preferred:
  • MA, CNA, EMT, or LNA certification or Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting
  • Phlebotomy certification
  • Experience in oncology, specialty, or hospital settings
Be part of a care team where your compassion and clinical skills make a real difference every single day.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. 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

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