UnitedHealth Group
Location
Braintree, Massachusetts
Salary
$16 - $24 / HOUR
The Medical Assistant will assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room, ensuring all pre-visit work is completed and test results are available in the EMR. Primary duties include optimizing patient flow, preparing patients by measuring vital signs, and providing direct clinical support to assigned clinicians.
Required qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalency, or a Medical Assistant Certification, along with knowledge of reagent stability and basic computer skills including EMR experience. Preferred qualifications include an Associate degree or graduation from a medical assistant certification program, and 1+ years of clinical or customer service experience.
As the Medical Assistant, you will assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room. Advises patients of preparation and testing required for exams. Ensures all pre-visit work required for exam is completed and that lab and other test results are available in the electronic medical record (EMR). You will also provide direct clinical support to one or more assigned clinicians.
Provides efficient flow of patients to optimize patient appointment availability Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms according to policy and procedures Prepare patient for examination; Measures vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse rate, weight, and height Assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and/or additional tests specific to the department. Advises patients of preparation or pre-visit testing required for exams specific to the department Ensures patients’ electronic medical record (EMR) is updated with medical information, including recent testing and consultations, including confirming demographic information, medications, allergies and chief medical complaints, and ensuring the EMR patient data is accurate and up to date Keeps patients informed of visit status, unforeseen delays and other relevant information Reconcile medications and sets up pending refills. Discontinues prescriptions that are no longer active Assists in resolving minor patients’ concerns and complaints as appropriate Orders and performs point of care testing on patients; classified as waived testing (e.g., strep, urine, hcg and glucose testing)
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
High School diploma or equivalency certificate from an accredited institution or governmental unit or a Medical Assistant Certification Knowledge of reagent stability and storage Understands the testing procedure and factors influencing test results Computer experience with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs. Electronic medical record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience
Associate degree in medical assisting or graduate of medical assistant certification program Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty Experience typically acquired through 1+ years of experience in a clinical or customer service setting as determined by the department (a bachelor’s or associate degree may be substituted for experience)
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Endoscopy Technician
SSBV Clinical Claim Review RN
Registered Nurse (MNA) Fertility Atrius Health Burlington
Medical Assistant - Allergy
Nurse Practitioner - House Calls; Pinellas and Hillsborough counties -FL
HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Wisconsin Statewide Traveler
Weekend Registered Nurse RN - Home Health
Medical Assistant II
Home Health RN Case Manager
Home Health RN Case Manager (Boston)
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Bonus Offered!
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) FT Day - Up to $1,500 Bonus
Staff Nurse, Critical Care Services - I Blue (Cardiac Step Down)
Physical Therapist
Speech Language Pathologist