Medical Assistant I - Boston/Post Office Square - OGBYN - FT

Atrius Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrius Health is seeking a Medical Assistant I for their Boston location. This full-time entry-level position involves assisting clinicians with clinical procedures, advising patients, and ensuring efficient patient flow. Candidates must have a high school diploma and Medical Assistant Certification, with a focus on customer service and organizational skills.

Benefits

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Minimum one year of clinical or customer service experience.
• Computer proficiency and EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests.
• Advise patients on preparation and testing requirements.
• Ensure lab and test results are available in the EMR.

Skills

Customer Service

Professional Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Associate degree or completion of a medical assistant program

Tools

EMR

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Medical Assistant I - Boston/Post Office Square - OGBYN - FT

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Job Overview

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, provides connected care for over 690,000 patients across 30 locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our team of 645 physicians and 420 clinicians collaborates closely with hospitals, specialists, and nursing facilities. Our mission is to transform care to improve lives by delivering high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, and cost-effective care. We prioritize shared decision-making, understanding, and trust to enhance health and well-being. Atrius Health is part of Optum, focusing on building a leading value-based care system.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room.
• Advise patients on preparation and testing requirements for exams.
• Complete all pre-visit work and ensure lab and test results are available in the EMR.
• Deliver excellent customer service and strengthen patient/clinician relationships through timely, informative interactions.
• Improve clinical operations by ensuring efficient patient flow.
• Provide clinical and clerical support related to patient care.
• Support one or more clinicians directly as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC).
• Medical Assistant Certification required; associate degree or completion of a medical assistant program preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS certification strongly preferred; ACLS may be required based on specialty.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum one year of clinical or customer service experience; degree may substitute for experience.
• Computer proficiency, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• EMR experience or aptitude required.
• Professional communication, interpersonal, customer service, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy environment.

Additional Information

Benefits include retirement contributions, paid time off, holidays, professional development, and health benefits.

Location & Schedule

Primary location: Boston MA - Post Office Square

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Position: Entry Level, Full-Time