Internal Medicine Medical Assistant, Wellesley Atrius Health
About The Position
The Medical Assistant works in the Internal Medicine department at Atrius Health’s Wellesley location, providing direct clinical support to one or more assigned clinicians. The role assists clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room, advises patients about exam preparation and required testing, and ensures pre-visit work and test results are available in the electronic medical record (EMR). This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday. The schedule is set in advance based on staffing needs and may be four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days, with shifts scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The role is based at 230 Worcester Street, Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalency certificate (such as GED, HiSET, or TASC) from an accredited institution or governmental unit, or a Medical Assistant certification.
- Computer knowledge and aptitude.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in medical assisting or graduation from a medical assistant certification program.
- One year of experience in a clinical setting; a bachelor’s or associate degree may be substituted for experience.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
- Knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
- Understanding of testing procedures and factors that influence test results.
Responsibilities
- Support efficient patient flow to optimize appointment availability.
- Greet and escort patients to exam rooms according to policies and procedures.
- Prepare patients for examinations by measuring 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 required pre-visit testing.
- Update patient EMRs with medical information, recent testing and consultations; confirm demographics, medications, allergies, and chief complaints; and maintain accurate, current patient data.
- Keep patients informed about visit status, unexpected delays, and other relevant information.
- Reconcile medications, set up pending refills, and discontinue prescriptions that are no longer active.
- Assist in resolving minor patient concerns and complaints as appropriate.
- Order and perform waived point-of-care testing, such as strep, urine, hCG, and glucose testing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
