Medical Assistant Per Diem Pediatrics - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group • Burlington, MA

7d • $16 - $29

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides direct clinical support to one or more assigned clinicians in a pediatric setting. The role assists with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room, advises patients about preparation and testing required for exams, and ensures that required pre-visit work is complete and lab and other test results are available in the electronic medical record (EMR). The Medical Assistant supports patient flow, updates and verifies patient records, communicates visit status and delays, and performs waived point-of-care tests.

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 acquired through at least 1 year 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 patient flow to optimize appointment availability.
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms according to policy and procedures.
• Prepares patients for examinations and measures vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height.
• Assists clinicians with routine clinical procedures and additional tests specific to the department.
• Advises patients about preparation or pre-visit testing required for department-specific exams.
• Updates patient information in the EMR, including recent testing and consultations; confirms demographics, medications, allergies, and chief complaints; and ensures data is accurate and up to date.
• Keeps patients informed about visit status, unforeseen delays, and other relevant information.
• Reconciles medications, sets up pending refills, and discontinues prescriptions that are no longer active.
• Assists in resolving minor patient concerns and complaints as appropriate.
• Orders and performs waived point-of-care testing, such as strep, urine, HCG, and glucose tests.
• Ensures required pre-visit work is completed and lab and other test results are available in the EMR.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED