Atrius Health - Cambridge, MA
posted 19 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Cambridge, MA
10,001+ employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Medical Assistant position at Atrius Health involves providing clinical and clerical support to clinicians and patients in a healthcare setting. The role focuses on assisting with routine clinical procedures, ensuring efficient patient flow, and enhancing the patient experience through excellent customer service. The Medical Assistant will work under direct supervision and is responsible for preparing patients for exams, managing electronic medical records, and supporting clinical operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist clinicians with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room.
- Advise patients on preparation and testing required for exams.
- Ensure all pre-visit work for exams is completed and that lab results are available in the EMR.
- Deliver excellent customer service to strengthen the patient/clinician relationship.
- Improve clinical operations and efficiencies by providing efficient patient flow.
- Provide clinical and clerical support related to patient care.
- May provide direct clinical support to one or more assigned clinicians.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year prior experience in a clinical or customer service setting.
- Computer experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) or aptitude to master EMR.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree may be substituted for experience.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Benefits
- Up to 8% company retirement contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid professional development
- Generous health and welfare benefit package
