Medical Assistant/Pre-Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Technician

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Location- Lexington MA.

The Medical Assistant/Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Technician (MA/CER Tech) is primarily a medical assistant who has expanded their role and knowledge to provide coverage and on-site support for the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes.

The MA/CER Tech is required to obtain certification within the first year of employment and recertify as an endoscope technician annually through the completion of continuing education requirements.

The MA/CER Tech will contribute to safe, quality and fiscally responsible cleaning of endoscopes per manufacturer and organizational instructions and adhere to all infection control policies at BIDMC.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties of a medical assistant, which may include, but are not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, EKGs, phlebotomy, point of care testing, and assisting during routine procedures. Ensures that all patient care areas are clean, organized, stocked and ready for patient use. Facilitates timely flow of patients through the clinic. Prepares schedules, patient charts and other documents as needed for clinical activities, Escorts patients to ancillary service areas such as radiology and lab as needed. May answer and screen telephone calls.

• Performs initial review of medication lists in the electronic medical record for final review by licensed practitioners. May retrieve schedule VI and over the counter medications only, under supervision of licensed providers; is not authorized to perform licensed personnel duties, which include but are not limited to drawing up medications, medication administration or flushing IVs.

  • Monitors, orders and/or maintains medical equipment and supplies needed for scope reprocessing, ensuring they are clean, sterilized, stocked and within expiration dates.

  •  Reprocesses and disinfects equipment and supplies per protocol.

  • Conducts quality assurance measures and maintains QA documentation.

  • Transports equipment and supplies to and from CPD throughout the day as needed per infection control guidelines.

  • Maintains working knowledge of department and industry standards for equipment, processes and protocols.

  • Addresses damage/repair of instrumentation upon arrival into decontamination area and reports activities to supervisor/manager.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.

• MA, EMT, CNA or LNA certificate, or Associates Degree in Medical Assisting or at least 5 months of direct patient care experience in a clinical or research setting, such as: experience working as a medical assistant (MA), a patient care technician (PCT) or a clinical nursing assistant (CNA); nursing or medical student with completion of one clinical rotation.

• CER certification within the 1st year of employment.

• 1-3 years related work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of hospital, infection control and medical terminology.

• Phlebotomy certificate.

Pay Range:

$22.05 - $29.68

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.

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) as a condition of employment.

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