Medical Assistant Pediatrics - Atrius Health

Optum; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrius Health seeks a Medical Assistant in Pediatrics to support clinicians in exams, take vital signs, and maintain EMR accuracy. This full-time role requires preparing patients for visits and ensuring smooth patient flow in a busy pediatric setting at our Peabody location.

Experience with EPIC EMR is preferred; High School diploma or MA certification is required, with an associate degree or higher preferred. Salary offers hourly pay between $16 and $25 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency or MA certification.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• 2+ years clinical experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient flow of patients and optimize appointment availability.
• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and prepare for examinations.
• Measure vital signs and assist clinicians with routine procedures.
• Update EMR with results, demographics, medications and allergies.
• Reconcile medications and manage refills as appropriate.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical support

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Medical Assistant Pediatrics - Atrius Health (2392875)

Medical Assistant Pediatrics - Atrius Health - 2392875

Explore opportunities with Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, PA/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Medical Assistant, you will assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room. Advises patients of preparation and testing required for exams. Ensures all pre-visit work required for exam is completed and that lab and other test results are available in the electronic medical record (EMR). You will also provide direct clinical support to one or more assigned clinicians.

Location: Peabody, MA
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, flexible schedule
Specialty: Pediatrics

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 (eg, strep, urine, hcg and glucose testing)

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate from an accredited institution or governmental unit or a Medical Assistant Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in medical assisting or graduate of medical assistant certification program
• Experience working with EPIC EMR software
• Experience typically acquired through 2+ years of experience in a clinical setting as determined by the department (a bachelor’s or associate degree may be substituted for experience)

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 - $25 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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