Medical Assistant: Growth & Multispecialty Care

Optum; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase opportunities

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct clinical support to providers and help deliver high-quality patient care. This role offers interaction with both adult and pediatric patients in a multi-specialty setting within Somerville, MA.

Schedule includes rotating opening and closing shifts from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or Medical Assistant Certification.
• ACLS certification if required by specialty; BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in EMR systems and clinical workflows desired.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and support efficient patient flow.
• Obtain vital signs (BP, pulse, height, weight) and prepare patients for exams.
• Assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and testing.
• Update patient information in EMR (medications, allergies, history).
• Perform waived point‑of‑care testing (strep, urine, HCG, glucose).
• Communicate visit updates and address routine questions.

Skills

Patient interaction

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Medical Assistant Certification

Associate degree in Medical Assisting

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct clinical support to providers and help deliver high-quality patient care. This role offers interaction with both adult and pediatric patients in a multi-specialty setting within Somerville, MA.

Schedule includes rotating opening and closing shifts from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on a rotating basis.