Medical Assistant Urgent Care Per Diem - Atrius Health
About The Position
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is a multi-specialty group practice serving adult and pediatric patients at 28 locations in eastern Massachusetts. The Medical Assistant works in Urgent Care and provides direct clinical support to one or more assigned clinicians, assisting with routine procedures and tests in the exam room. The role advises patients about exam preparation and testing, completes required pre-visit work, and ensures laboratory and other test results are available in the electronic medical record (EMR). This per-diem position is located at 36 Shops at 5 Way, Plymouth, Massachusetts. The hourly pay range is $16.00–$29.00, based on full-time employment; actual pay depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate from an accredited institution or governmental unit, or Medical Assistant Certification.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a medical assistant certification program.
- Experience working with EPIC EMR software.
- Typically acquired through at least 1 year of experience in a clinical or customer service setting, as determined by the department.
Responsibilities
- Maintain efficient patient flow to optimize appointment availability.
- Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms according to policy and procedures.
- Prepare patients for examinations and measure vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height.
- Assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and department-specific tests.
- Advise patients about exam preparation and department-specific pre-visit testing.
- Update and maintain accurate patient information in the EMR, including demographic information, medications, allergies, chief complaints, recent testing, and consultations.
- Keep patients informed about visit status, unforeseen delays, and other relevant information.
- Reconcile medications, set up pending refills, and discontinue prescriptions that are no longer active.
- Assist with resolving minor patient concerns and complaints as appropriate.
- Order and perform waived point-of-care tests, such as strep, urine, hCG, and glucose testing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
