Medical Assistant I OB/GYN - West Roxbury

Optum; Roxbury (CT); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's OB/GYN team is seeking a Medical Assistant for a full-time role based primarily in Roxbury, MA, with travel across the region. You will support patient flow, prepare exam rooms, and assist clinicians with care coordination.

You'll update EMR, check vitals, manage medications and refills, and perform point-of-care waived tests. Strong BLS, EMR proficiency, and 3+ years clinical experience are required; travel and benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate or Medical Assistant Certification.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or 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 word processing and spreadsheets; EMR experience to master EMR.
• Demonstrated knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of testing procedures and factors influencing results.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient flow of patients to optimize appointment availability.
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms.
• Prepare patient for examination; measures vital signs.
• Assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests.
• Ensures EMR is updated with medical information and demographics.
• Keeps patients informed of visit status and delays.
• Reconcile medications and refills; discontinue inactive prescriptions.
• Resolve minor patient concerns as appropriate.
• Order and perform point-of-care waived testing (e.g., strep, urine, hCG, glucose).

Skills

EMR experience

BLS certification

Computer literacy

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

High School diploma or equivalency certificate

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Location

Roxbury * This will be a float position between locations. The home site is Roxbury, MA. This is a traveling role and requires travel throughout the region, including Wellesley, Dedham, and West Roxbury. Travel includes standard mileage reimbursement.

Department

OB/GYN

Schedule

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

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)

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.