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Medical Assistant- Specialties- Atrius Health
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$46,449 / year median in Massachusetts
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Assistant
- Specialties
- Atrius Health Optum
- 3.3 Beverly, MA Job Details Full-time $16.15
- $28.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
Maintains a higher degree of technical expertise than Medical Assistant I and serves as role model to Medical Assistant I's. Able to problem-solve and serve as a resource to other Medical Assistants Manages patient flow, access and scheduling for clinicians to optimize patient appointment availability and serves in a dedicated capacity to one or more clinicians Manages clinicians' daily schedule to expedite care and maximize clinical time. Determines urgency and priority of walk-ins, add-on patients and patient consults Coordinates the practice when clinicians are unavailable. Ensures calls are responded to properly and clinicians receive necessary information Sorts, manages and reviews clinician mail (may be paper or electronic). Maintains and screens MyHealth messages. Addresses incoming questions when appropriat Monitors practice issues and problems. Identifies and resolves concerns regarding patient satisfaction, patient flow, and compliance with procedures and guidelines. Advocates for patients as appropriate Identifies and assists in resolving patient concerns and operational difficulties. Informs supervisor of outstanding issues in the practice Handles patients and third party requests (i.e. worker's compensation, government and social services) for documentation of medical information, such as health status, worker's compensation related care, and return to work authorizations Completes forms needed for visits and submits to MD for review. May need to review patient record for missing information. Verifies prior authorizations May serve as departmental float position rotating among departments. This requires learning the operational issues and practices of multiple areas. Float responsibilities may be within either primary care or specialty departments Participates in care improvement activities as expected, such as Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), Value Stream Analyses (VSAs), and Managing of Daily Improvements (MDIs) Trains and orients new staff as needed. May also be involved in interviewing and on-boarding of new staff May represent department on groups and teams related to upgrades of the electronic medical record Atrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team-based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities- all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED Computer Experience- The ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty 3+ years in a clinical setting with 1+ years as a Medical Assistant (a bachelor's or associate degree may be substituted for one year of experience) Knowledge of reagent stability and storage Understands the testing procedure and factors influencing test results 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 $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes- an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.