Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine | EMR & POC Testing

Optum; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,508; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $16.00–$25.05 per hour

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum in Concord, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in routine exams, record vitals, and manage the EMR. The role offers full‑time hours, Monday–Friday, with a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits package.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or MA certification, have EMR proficiency, and possess 1+ year of clinical or customer‑service experience. ACLS/BLS training preferred, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate or Medical Assistant Certification.
• Associate degree in medical assisting or graduate of medical assistant certification program preferred.
• BLS certification strongly preferred or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient flow of patients to optimize appointment availability.
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms according to policy and procedures.
• Prepares patient for examination; measures vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, weight, and height.
• Assists 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’ EMR is updated with medical information including recent testing and consultations, confirming demographic information, medications, allergies, and chief complaints, and ensuring data is accurate and up‑to‑date.
• Keeps patients informed of visit status, unforeseen delays, and other relevant information.
• Reconciles medications, sets up pending refills, and discontinues prescriptions that are no longer active.
• Assists in resolving minor patient concerns and complaints as appropriate.
• Orders and performs point‑of‑care testing on patients; classified as waived testing (e.g., strep, urine, hcg, glucose testing).

Skills

EMR experience

Computer skills

Testing procedures

Reagent stability

Clinical experience (1+ years)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Associate degree in medical assisting

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Optum in Concord, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in routine exams, record vitals, and manage the EMR. The role offers full‑time hours, Monday–Friday, with a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits package.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or MA certification, have EMR proficiency, and possess 1+ year of clinical or customer‑service experience. ACLS/BLS training preferred, with opportunities for growth.