Medical Assistant Per Diem - Atrius Health - Wellesley

UnitedHealth Group•Wellesley, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 typically acquired through a minimum of one-year prior experience in a clinical or customer service setting as determined by the department (a bachelor’s or associate degree may be substituted for experience)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Knowledge of reagent stability and storage
Understands the testing procedure and factors influencing test results
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

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 Discontinues prescriptions that are no longer active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 (e.g., strep, urine, hcg and glucose testing)