Medical Assistant Per Diem - Wellesley - IM

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.

Join us to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Our vision is Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

General Role

Description:

As the Medical Assistant, you will assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room. You will advise patients of preparation and testing required for exams, ensure all pre-visit work for the exam is completed, and ensure lab and other test results are available in the electronic medical record (EMR). You will also provide direct clinical support to one or more assigned clinicians.

• 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; advise patients of preparation or pre-visit testing required for exams specific to the department
• Ensure patients' electronic medical record (EMR) is updated with medical information, including recent testing and consultations, confirming demographic information, medications, allergies and chief medical complaints, and ensuring the EMR patient data is accurate and up to date
• Keep patients informed of visit status, unforeseen delays and other relevant information
• Reconcile medications and set up pending refills; discontinue prescriptions that are no longer active
• Assist in resolving minor patients' concerns and complaints as appropriate
• Order and perform point of care testing on patients; these tests are classified as waived testing (e.g., strep, urine, hCG and glucose testing)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate from an accredited institution or governmental unit or a Medical Assistant Certification
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Computer experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs; electronic medical record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience
• Knowledge of reagent stability and storage
• Understands the testing procedure and factors influencing test results

• Associate degree in medical assisting or graduate of medical assistant certification program
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
• Experience typically acquired through 1+ years 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 benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role ranges from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At United Health Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, there are still barriers to good health disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.