OB/GYN Medical Assistant, Plymouth, Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Plymouth, MA

8h•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The OB/GYN Medical Assistant provides direct clinical support to one or more assigned clinicians. The role assists with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room, advises patients about exam preparation and testing, and ensures required pre-visit work is complete and laboratory and other test results are available in the electronic medical record (EMR). The position is based at Atrius Health’s Plymouth location in the OB/GYN department and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate from an accredited institution or governmental unit, or Medical Assistant certification.
Computer knowledge and aptitude.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in medical assisting or graduation from a medical assistant certification program.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Typically, at least one year of 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.
Knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
Understanding of testing procedures and factors that influence test results.
Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Electronic medical record (EMR) experience, or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience.

Responsibilities

Promote efficient patient flow to optimize appointment availability.
Greet and escort patients to exam rooms in accordance with policies and procedures.
Prepare patients for examinations and measure vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, weight, and height.
Assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and department-specific tests, and advise patients about exam preparation or required pre-visit testing.
Update patients’ EMRs with medical information, recent testing, and consultations; confirm demographic information, medications, allergies, and chief complaints, and ensure records are accurate and current.
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Reconcile medications, set up pending refills, and discontinue prescriptions that are no longer active.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 tests.
Perform other duties as assigned.