Urgent Care Medical Assistant - Part-Time, Growth Path

Optum; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Atrius Health in Norwood, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Urgent Care team. This part-time role (32 hours) includes rotating weekends and holidays with shifts such as 7:45 AM–4:15 PM, 8:45 AM–5:15 PM, or 11:45 AM–8:15 PM.

You will support clinicians directly and help manage patient flow and documentation. Required: HS diploma or GED and 6+ months in a clinical setting; preferred MA certification and EPIC EMR experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 6+ months of experience in a clinical setting.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS certification preferred.
• Experience with EPIC EMR software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages patient flow and scheduling to optimize appointment availability.
• Manages clinicians' daily schedule and prioritizes walk-ins and consults.
• Coordinates care when clinicians are unavailable and ensures proper information is relayed.
• Reviews clinician mail and screens MyHealth messages; addresses questions as appropriate.
• Identifies and resolves patient satisfaction and workflow issues and guides improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

American Heart Association BLS

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Atrius Health in Norwood, MA is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Urgent Care team. This part-time role (32 hours) includes rotating weekends and holidays with shifts such as 7:45 AM–4:15 PM, 8:45 AM–5:15 PM, or 11:45 AM–8:15 PM.

You will support clinicians directly and help manage patient flow and documentation. Required: HS diploma or GED and 6+ months in a clinical setting; preferred MA certification and EPIC EMR experience.