Medical Assistant Urgent Care Per Diem - Atrius Health
About the role
Explore opportunities with Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, PA/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Location: 36 Shops at 5 Way, Plymouth, MA 02360.
Responsibilities
- Provides efficient flow of patients to optimize patient appointment availability
- Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms according to policy and procedures
- Prepare patient for examination; Measures vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse rate, weight, and height
- Assist 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 ensuring the EMR patient data is accurate and up to date
- Keeps patients informed of visit status, unforeseen delays and other relevant information
- Reconcile 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- Discontinues prescriptions that are no longer active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 or a Medical Assistant Certification.
Qualifications
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.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).
Pay
Hourly pay range: $16.00 to $29.00 per hour (based on full-time employment).
Schedule
Per Diem.