Medical Assistant I OB/GYN - West Roxbury

Dovetail Health Inc.; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Dovetail Health Inc. in West Roxbury, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support OB/GYN clinicians with routine procedures, patient prep and EMR data entry.

You will measure vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and assist with procedures and pre-visit testing, while updating the EMR and guiding patients through visit steps.

This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a pay range of $16.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and clinic needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency; Medical Assistant Certification.
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• 3+ years in a clinical setting; 1+ year as Medical Assistant.
• EMR experience and aptitude to work with electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of reagent stability and testing procedures.

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 pre-visit testing prep.
• Ensure EMR is updated with medical information and demographics.
• Keeps patients informed of visit status and delays.
• Reconcile medications and manage refills; discontinue inactive prescriptions.
• Address minor patient concerns and complaints as appropriate.
• Order and perform point-of-care testing (strep, urine, hCG, glucose).

Skills

BLS certification

Clinical procedures

Vital signs

Patient communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalency certificate

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Location: West Roxbury, MA

Department: OB/GYN

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, first shift - schedule may vary depending on clinic needs

As the Medical Assistant, you will assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room. Advises patients of preparation and testing required for exams. Ensures all pre-visit work required for exam is completed and that lab and other test results are available in the electronic medical record (EMR). You will also provide direct clinical support to one or more assigned clinicians.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides efficient flow of patients to optimize patient appointment availability
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms according to policy and procedures
• Prepare patient for examination; Measures vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse rate, weight, and height
• Assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and/or additional tests specific to the department. Advises patients of preparation or pre-visit testing required for exams specific to the department
• Ensures patients' electronic medical record (EMR) is updated with medical information, including recent testing and consultations, including confirming demographic information, medications, allergies and chief medical complaints, and ensuring the EMR patient data is accurate and up to date
• Keeps patients informed of visit status, unforeseen delays and other relevant information
• Reconcile medications and sets up pending refills. Discontinues prescriptions that are no longer active
• Assists in resolving minor patients' concerns and complaints as appropriate
• Orders and performs point of care testing on patients; classified as waived testing (e.g., strep, urine, hcg and glucose testing)

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

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate from an accredited institution or governmental unit or a Medical Assistant Certification
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• 3+ years of experience in a clinical setting
• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Computer experience with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs. Electronic medical record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of reagent stability and storage
• Demonstrated knowledge of the testing procedure and factors influencing test results

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of medical assistant certification program
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty

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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.