Medical Assistant II, Internal Medicine - First Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Atrius Health in Taunton, MA is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant II for Internal Medicine to support clinicians and enhance patient flow. The role emphasizes direct clinical support, accurate documentation, and coordination with multiple departments in a fast-paced setting.

Primary responsibilities include managing schedules, assisting with patient documentation and prior authorizations, and participating in care-improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6+ months of experience working in a clinical setting.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages patient flow, scheduling for clinicians to optimize appointment availability.
• Manages clinicians’ daily schedule and triages walk-ins and consults.
• Coordinates the practice when clinicians are unavailable and ensures information is communicated.
• Sorts and screens clinician mail and MyHealth messages.
• Monitors practice issues and advocates for patients regarding satisfaction and flow.
• Identifies and communicates outstanding issues to the supervisor.
• Completes forms for visits and verifies prior authorizations.
• May float across departments to support multiple areas.
• Participates in care-improvement activities and MDIs/VSAs.
• Trains and/or orients new staff and assists in onboarding.
• May assist with upgrading the electronic medical record system.

Skills

Patient scheduling

Clinical support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

American Heart Association BLS

EPIC EMR proficiency

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Atrius Health in Taunton, MA is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant II for Internal Medicine to support clinicians and enhance patient flow. The role emphasizes direct clinical support, accurate documentation, and coordination with multiple departments in a fast-paced setting.

Primary responsibilities include managing schedules, assisting with patient documentation and prior authorizations, and participating in care-improvement activities.