Medical Assistant MA - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Plymouth, MA

1d•$16 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Medical Assistant I to join our team in Plymouth, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Medical Assistant, you will assist 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). You will also provide direct clinical support to one or more assigned clinicians.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in medical assisting or 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 (a bachelor’s or associate degree may be substituted for experience)

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 (eg, strep, urine, hcg and glucose testing)