Senior Medical Assistant – OBGYN Special Procedures

Optum

Somerville (MA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 60,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Assistant II to join our team in a busy OBGYN special procedures setting. You will provide expanded clinical support to clinicians, manage patient flow, and help ensure timely, quality care for patients in this specialty.

As part of Optum Care Delivery, you’ll work within a national healthcare system with resources to support your professional growth, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to advance in care delivery

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.
1+ years as a Medical Assistant (a bachelor’s or associate degree may be substituted for one year of experience).
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
Electronic medical record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR.
Associate degree in medical assisting or graduate of medical assistant certification program.
Knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
Understands testing procedure and factors influencing test results.

Responsibilities

Maintains a higher degree of technical expertise and serves as a resource to other Medical Assistants.
Manages patient flow, access and scheduling for clinicians to optimize appointment availability.
Manages clinicians’ daily schedule to expedite care and maximize clinical time.
Coordinates the practice when clinicians are unavailable and ensures information is relayed to staff.
Reviews clinician mail and MyHealth messages and responds appropriately.