Medical Assistant MA - Atrius Health

Position Details

Location: 142 Berkeley St, Boston
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday between 7:30am & 6:00pm
Specialty: Internal / Family medicine

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 pre-visit work required for exam is completed and that lab and other test results are available in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Updates patient's electronic medical record (EMR) with medical information, including recent testing and consultations, 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• Discontinues prescriptions that are no longer active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 (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
• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in medical assisting or graduate of medical assistant certification program

Pay and Benefits

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 - $25.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

About the Role

Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Medical Assistant, you will assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Benefits

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

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday between 7:30am & 6:00pm

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 - $25.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.