Medical Assistant II - Urgent Care - Atrius Health

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides efficient flow of patients to optimize patient appointment availability
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms according to policy and procedures
• Prepares patient for examination; Measures vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse rate, weight, and height
• Aids 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 all medical records are updated with patient 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
• Reconciles medications and sets up pending refills. Discontinues prescriptions that are no longer active
• Aids 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)

Required Qualification

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Experience typically acquired through a minimum of one-year prior experience in a clinical or customer service setting as determined by the department (a bachelor's or associate degree may be substituted for experience)
• Computer experience with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs. Electronic medical record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience

Pay and Benefits

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 - $29 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).