Medical Assistant II

About Atrius Health

Explore opportunities at 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, AP/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.

Under general supervision, performs expanded and advanced level medical assistant duties including but not limited to identifying and resolving concerns regarding patient satisfaction, patient flow, and compliance with procedures and guidelines. Typically provides direct clinical support to one or more clinicians. Demonstrating a high level of competence provides back‑up coverage for support staff. Works to improve clinical efficiencies of the operation by determining urgency and priority of walk‑ins, add‑on patients and patient consults.

Provides direct clinical and clerical support to clinicians. In some cases may support more than one department.

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g., GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit.
• Medical Assistant Certification required; associate degree in medical assisting or graduation from a medical assistant certification program preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.

• Three years in a clinical setting with at least one year as a Medical Assistant; a bachelor’s or associate degree may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Computer experience required with ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on prior technology experience required.

• Professional communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management, and organizational skills.
• Quick thinker able to relate to all levels of staff and patients.
• Ability to prioritize work throughout a busy environment.

The hourly range for this role is $21.78 to $31.11 per hour, based on full‑time employment.

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution.
• Generous paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid professional development.
• Generous health and welfare benefit package.

Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal employment opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, color, sex, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

• Organization:
  Gastroenterology
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Medford, MA
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday
• Job:
  Medical Assistants/Medical Secretaries
• Job Level: Entry Level
• Job Type: Regular Full Time – 40 Hrs (Full Time Benefit Eligible)
• Seniority Level: Entry Level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care