Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Optum; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in an internal medicine setting in Medford, MA. This full-time role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, and assisting with procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

You will ensure EMR accuracy, coordinate testing, and communicate updates to patients while providing compassionate care and a smooth workflow across multiple clinicians.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate or Medical Assistant Certification.
• Current BLS or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• Understanding testing procedures and factors influencing results.
• EMR experience and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient flow of patients to optimize appointment availability.
• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms according to policy.
• Prepare patients for examination; measure vital signs.
• Assist clinicians with routine procedures and tests.
• Ensure EMR is updated with medical information and demographics.
• Keep patients informed of visit status and delays.
• Reconcile medications and manage refills.
• Assist with patient concerns and minor issues as appropriate.
• Order and perform waived point-of-care testing (e.g., strep, urine, hCG, glucose).

Skills

BLS certification

EMR experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in an internal medicine setting in Medford, MA. This full-time role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, and assisting with procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

You will ensure EMR accuracy, coordinate testing, and communicate updates to patients while providing compassionate care and a smooth workflow across multiple clinicians.