Medical Assistant - 4 days per week - Internal Medicine

Taleo; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Reliant Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant for Internal Medicine at 24 Newton Street, Southborough, MA. This 32-hour, 4-day workweek role involves greeting patients, preparing exam rooms, documenting visits, and supporting clinical workflows.

The ideal candidate will have Medical Assistant training or related experience, BLS/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days), and may possess CMA/RMA credentials. A comprehensive benefits package and sign-on are offered.

Qualifications

• Education or on-the-job training as a Medical Assistant (CNA/EMT acceptable).
• BLS-CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Opens patient areas, prepares schedules and medical records per procedure.
• Greets patients, escorts to exam room and records visit reason; documents information in chart.
• Measures vital signs and performs basic tests and point-of-care testing as directed.
• Assists with wound care, dressings, suture/staple removal, and basic procedures under supervision.
• Handles prescription refills and coordinates with pharmacy and providers.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Medical Assistant Training

Patient Scheduling

Education

Education or on-the-job training as Medical Assistant

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Medical Assistant - 4 days per week - Internal Medicine (2390982)

Medical Assistant - 4 days per week - Internal Medicine - 2390982

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

• Location: 24 Newton Street Southborough, MA
• Schedule: 4 days/week (32 hours)
• Specialty: Internal Medicine

Primary Responsibilities

• Opens patient areas, prepares patient schedules and patient medical records following standard procedures
• Greets patients and escorts them to the exam room. Establishes reason for patient visit and prepares patient accordingly. Provides direct and indirect care following standard procedure while
  identifying and recording physical findings. Verifies patient medications, performs medication reconciliation, and pends refills. Collects and documents a variety of forms. Documents patient information in chart following standard procedure. Monitor and maintain patient flow. Assists in management of patient flow and access
• Performs a variety of clinical functions such as measuring temperature, pulse rates, blood pressure, orthostatic vitals, height, weight, pediatric lengths, head circumference, peak flows, pulse oximetry, etc. Performs a variety test such as hearing, vision, etc. Documents information during patient visit in patient chart
• Performs a variety of point of care testing functions and quality control such as urinalysis, rapid strep, blood glucose, urine pregnancy, etc. Document testing in patient chart. Maintains laboratory logs following standard procedure
• Performs a variety of procedures such as applying hot/cold compress, applying/removing simple to complex wound dressings (as defined by site) under the direction of provider or licensed staff member, suture removal, staple removal, ear irrigation, DME splints / orthoglass, etc.
• Notifies patients of normal laboratory results as instructed by provider. May report abnormal laboratory results under the instruction of licensed staff member. Performs routine call backs
• Completes prescription refills following standard procedures. Check appropriate notes, pertinent laboratory results and orders laboratory results that are required, selects appropriate pharmacy and pends correct medication, dosage, sig and number of refills before routing to appropriate provider for approval

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Education or on-the-job training as a Medical Assistant (experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT meets this qualification)
• Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) or the ability to complete within 90 days

Preferred Qualification

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $25.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCareis an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.