Medical Assistant: EMR & Direct Patient Care

NaviHealth; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrius Health in eastern Massachusetts is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in exam rooms and perform routine tests. You will prepare patients, record vitals, and ensure lab/test results are accessible in the EMR, while guiding patients through pre-visit requirements.

You will assist with procedures, maintain accurate demographics and allergies, and help manage med reconciliation and refills, contributing to a smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency; Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Computer experience required; EMR experience encouraged.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient flow of patients to optimize appointment availability.
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms according to policy.
• Prepare patient for examination; measures vital signs (BP, pulse, weight, height).
• Assist clinicians with routine procedures and tests; advise on pre-visit testing.
• Update EMR with medical information, including medications and allergies.
• Inform patients of visit status and delays; manage communications.
• Reconcile medications and set up pending refills; discontinue inactive prescriptions.
• Orders and performs waived point-of-care tests (strep, urine, hCG, glucose).

Skills

Computer experience

EMR experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Atrius Health in eastern Massachusetts is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in exam rooms and perform routine tests. You will prepare patients, record vitals, and ensure lab/test results are accessible in the EMR, while guiding patients through pre-visit requirements.

You will assist with procedures, maintain accurate demographics and allergies, and help manage med reconciliation and refills, contributing to a smooth patient flow and high-quality care.