Per Diem Primary Care Medical Assistant, Plymouth Atrius Health
About The Position
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is an innovative healthcare organization delivering connected care to adult and pediatric patients at 28 locations in eastern Massachusetts. The Primary Care Medical Assistant supports clinicians in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Family Medicine by performing routine clinical procedures and tests, helping patients prepare for examinations, and providing direct clinical support to assigned clinicians. The role ensures pre-visit work is complete and relevant laboratory and test results are available in the electronic medical record (EMR). This is a per diem, as-needed position at 36 Shops at 5 Way, Plymouth, Massachusetts. Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; the position may involve 28–40 hours per week based on staffing needs. The hourly pay range is $16.00–$25.00 based on full-time employment. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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.
- Typically, at least one year of prior experience in a clinical or customer service setting; 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 experience with other technology.
Responsibilities
- Provide 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, and advise patients about preparation or pre-visit testing.
- Update patients’ EMRs with medical information, recent testing and consultations, and accurate demographic information, 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.
- Assist in resolving minor patients’ 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.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Education Level
High school or GED
