Medical Assistant MA - Atrius Health

Position Details

Location: 36 Shops at 5 Way, Plymouth, MA 02360

Schedule: Full-time, 40hrs per week, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7am-6pm

Specialty: Primary Care

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 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 ensures 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• Discontinues prescriptions that are no longer active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 (eg, strep, urine, hcg and glucose testing)

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Experience working with EPIC EMR software
• Experience typically acquired through 1+ years of experience in a clinical or customer service setting as determined by the department (a bachelor's or associate degree may be substituted for experience)

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, 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 will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and 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.

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

Benefits

• Life
• Emotional
• Physical
• Financial