Medical Assistant (SEIU) - Dermatology - Kenmore - Atrius Health

About the role

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team. We are an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, providing care at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our team of providers works collaboratively within our group practice and with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities to transform care and improve lives.

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 data in the EMR with medical information, including recent testing and consultations, and ensures accuracy
• Informs patients of visit status, unforeseen delays, and other relevant information
• Reconciles medications and sets up pending refills; discontinues prescriptions that are no longer active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)

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate from an accredited institution or governmental unit
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Computer experience
• Associate degree in medical assisting or graduate of medical assistant certification program
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• One year prior experience in a clinical or customer service setting
• Understanding of reagent stability and storage
• Knowledge of testing procedure and factors influencing test results
• 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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate from an accredited institution or governmental unit
• Medical Assistant Certification
• Associate degree in medical assisting or graduate of medical assistant certification program
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• One year prior experience in a clinical or customer service setting
• Understanding of reagent stability and storage
• Knowledge of testing procedure and factors influencing test results
• 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

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.22 to $31.43 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Schedule

Full-time position

Benefits

• Drug-free workplace policy
• Equal employment opportunity
• Environmental sustainability commitment
• Equitable care and mitigation of health disparities