Medical Assistant

Overview

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities.

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• Provides efficient flow of patients to optimize patient appointment availability
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms according to policy and procedures
• Prepare patient for examination; measures vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse rate, weight, and height
• Assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and/or additional tests specific to the department; advises patients of preparation or pre-visit testing required for exams specific to the department
• Ensures patients  electronic medical record (EMR) is updated with medical information, including recent testing and consultations, including confirming demographic information, medications, allergies and chief medical complaints, and ensuring the EMR patient data is accurate and up to date
• Keeps patients informed of visit status, unforeseen delays and other relevant information
• Reconcile medications and set up pending refills; discontinues prescriptions that are no longer active
• Assists in resolving minor patients  concerns and complaints as appropriate
• Orders and performs point of care testing on patients; classified as waived testing (e.g., strep, urine, hCG and glucose testing)

Details about rewards, recognition and development opportunities are provided to support performance and potential growth within the organization.

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate from an accredited institution or governmental unit or a Medical Assistant Certification

• Associate degree in medical assisting or graduate of medical assistant certification program
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of reagent stability and storage
• Understands the testing procedure and factors influencing test results
• Computer experience required with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs. EMR experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience
• Experience typically acquired through 1+ years of experience in a clinical or customer service setting (a bachelor's or associate degree may be substituted for experience)

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to salary, benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits subject to eligibility). The hourly pay range is from $16.00 to $25.05 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

About the organization:
United Health Group’s mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We strive to eliminate barriers to good health and deliver equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Optum Care is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.