Pediatric Medical Assistant - Flexible, Full-Time

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

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a pediatric specialty in Peabody, MA. The role includes exam preparation, vital signs, and EMR updates.

The position offers full-time hours (40 per week) with varied scheduling. EPIC EMR experience and a credentialed MA are preferred, with competitive hourly pay and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate or Medical Assistant Certification.
• Experience with EPIC EMR software.
• 2+ years of clinical experience in a medical setting (may substitute with bachelor/associate degree).

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient flow of patients to optimize appointment availability.
• Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms according to policy and procedures.
• Prepare patient for examination; measures vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, weight, height).
• Assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and/or additional tests specific to the department.
• Ensures EMR is updated with medical information and demographics.
• Keeps patients informed of visit status and delays.
• Reconcile medications and set up pending refills; discontinue inactive prescriptions.
• Assist in resolving patients' concerns and complaints.
• Orders and performs point-of-care testing (waived tests).

Education

High School diploma or equivalency certificate

Medical Assistant Certification

Associate degree in medical assisting

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Atrius Health, part of UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a pediatric specialty in Peabody, MA. The role includes exam preparation, vital signs, and EMR updates.

The position offers full-time hours (40 per week) with varied scheduling. EPIC EMR experience and a credentialed MA are preferred, with competitive hourly pay and benefits eligibility.