Medical Assistant

Optum; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their collaborative team. This role emphasizes patient care across all age groups, with responsibilities ranging from preparing treatment rooms to assisting with clinical procedures. You'll play a crucial part in enhancing the patient experience while working within a physician-led medical group that prioritizes integrated care. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity offers a supportive environment with clear development pathways.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Development Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Certification required or to be attained within 180 days.
• Proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment.
• Document patient care using electronic medical record software.
• Assist providers with minor in-office procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Procedures

Electronic Medical Record Software

Phlebotomy

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA)

Tools

Computer-based Information Systems

Job description

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates!

Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group. When you join Reliant, you'll be part of a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led medical group. Everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost, and experience of healthcare. Supported by the resources of a global health organization - Optum - we are at the forefront of value-based care. Our patient-centric business model emphasizes integrated care teams focused on providing the best patient care, rather than volume. Here, you'll contribute to an exceptional patient experience and help shape the future of healthcare.

The position involves performing a variety of clinical and administrative duties in patient care while adhering to practice standards. Responsibilities include providing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, assisting in examinations and treatments by recording vital signs, and supporting physicians with clinical procedures such as urine cultures, pregnancy tests, and throat cultures. The role also includes preparing treatment rooms, performing clerical tasks to support office functions, and utilizing computer-based information systems efficiently.

Hours: 38.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Location: 123 Summer St, Worcester, MA

Specialty: OB-GYN

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment and instruments.
• Room patients, obtain health history, and check vital signs.
• Document patient care using electronic medical record software.
• Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis, and handle patient specimen samples.
• Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations.
• Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing.

Employees are rewarded and recognized for their performance in an environment that challenges and provides clear development opportunities for roles within the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or willingness to attain certification within 180 days of employment.
• Proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases is required for employment.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is essential. Candidates in states requiring booster doses must comply with those regulations. All vaccination proof will be obtained prior to employment in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as client requirements. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.