Medical Assistant I: Patient Care & EMR Support

Optum; Wellesley (MA); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Incentive programs

Descripción de la vacante

OptumCare seeks an experienced clinical support professional to assist clinicians in the exam room and ensure timely patient flow. You will verify pre-visit tests, update the EMR, and provide patient-friendly service to strengthen the patient-clinician relationship.

Responsibilities include vital signs, aiding with procedures, and coordinating referrals and labs as part of a collaborative care team. Prior EMR and customer-service experience are essential in this role.

Formación

• High School diploma or GED or Medical Assistant Certification.
• ACLS may be required depending on specialty.
• 1+ years of experience in clinical or customer service setting.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsabilidades

• Provides efficient flow of patients to optimize appointment availability.
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms and measures vital signs.
• Assists clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests; advises on pre-visit requirements.
• Ensures EMR is updated with medical information, tests and consultations.
• Keeps patients informed of visit status and any delays.
• Verifies and updates patient data in the EMR per Meaningful Use guidelines; reconciles medications.

Conocimientos

Patient flow

Vital signs

EMR experience

Clinical support

Communication

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Herramientas

EMR system

Descripción del empleo

OptumCare seeks an experienced clinical support professional to assist clinicians in the exam room and ensure timely patient flow. You will verify pre-visit tests, update the EMR, and provide patient-friendly service to strengthen the patient-clinician relationship.

Responsibilities include vital signs, aiding with procedures, and coordinating referrals and labs as part of a collaborative care team. Prior EMR and customer-service experience are essential in this role.