Medical Assistant II- Medford, MA

Atrius Health • Medford, MA

120d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, assists clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room. Advises patients of preparation and testing required for exams. 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). Delivers excellent customer service and strengthens the patient/clinician relationship through timely and informative interactions with the patients. Improves clinical operations and efficiencies by providing efficient flow of patients. Provides clinical and clerical support to the practice and clinicians related to patient care. May provide direct clinical support to one or more assigned clinicians.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Experience typically acquired through three years in a clinical setting with at least one as a Medical Assistant.
• Computer experience required with 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 required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in medical assisting or graduate of medical assistant certification program preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room.
• Advise patients of preparation and testing required for exams.
• Ensure all pre-visit work required for exam is completed.
• Ensure lab and other test results are available in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Deliver excellent customer service and strengthen the patient/clinician relationship.
• Improve clinical operations and efficiencies by providing efficient flow of patients.
• Provide clinical and clerical support to the practice and clinicians related to patient care.
• May provide direct clinical support to one or more assigned clinicians.

Benefits

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid professional development.
• Generous health and welfare benefit package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees