Medical Assistant SEIU Site - Atrius Health

Position Details

Location: 133 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA
Schedule: Full-time
Specialty: Pediatrics / Internal 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 data in the EMR with medical information, including recent testing and consultations, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information
• Informs patients of visit status, delays, and other relevant information
• Reconciles medications and sets up pending refills
• Assists 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 as determined by the department (a bachelor's or associate degree may be substituted for experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of medical assistant certification program

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 $25.05 per hour based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth 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, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are 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 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.