Medical Assistant MA - Atrius Health
UnitedHealth Group•Peabody, MA
•$16 - $29•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides direct clinical support to one or more assigned clinicians and assists with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room. The role includes advising patients about exam preparation and required testing, ensuring pre-visit work is complete, and confirming that laboratory and other test results are available in the electronic medical record (EMR). This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position in Internal Medicine at the Peabody, Massachusetts location.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalency certificate from an accredited institution or governmental unit, or Medical Assistant Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in medical assisting or graduation from a medical assistant certification program.
- Experience working with EPIC EMR software.
- Typically, 2 or more years of experience in a clinical setting, as determined by the department; a bachelor’s or associate degree may be substituted for experience.
Responsibilities
- Promote efficient patient flow to optimize appointment availability.
- Greet and escort patients to exam rooms according to policies 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 required pre-visit testing.
- Update and verify patient information in the EMR, including demographics, medical information, recent tests and consultations, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
- 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- Reconcile medications, set up pending refills, and discontinue prescriptions that are no longer active.
- Help resolve minor patient concerns and complaints as appropriate.
- Order and perform waived point-of-care tests, such as strep, urine, hCG, and glucose testing.
- Ensure required pre-visit work is completed and laboratory and other test results are available in the EMR.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 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
