Medical Assistant

Opportunities With Reliant Medical GroupJoin a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring.

Connecting. Growing together. Location: Reliant Medical Group, a Part of Optum: 101 Cedar Street, Milford, MASchedule: 38.75 hours a week Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pmSpecialty: Adult Internal MedicinePrimary ResponsibilitiesOpens patient areas, prepares patient schedules and patient medical records following standard proceduresGreets patients and escorts them to the exam room. Establishes reason for patient visit and prepares patient accordingly.

Provides direct and indirect care following standard procedure while identifying and recording physical findingsVerifies patient medications, performs medication reconciliation, and pends refillsCollects and documents a variety of forms. Documents patient information in chart following standard procedure. Monitor and maintain patient flow. Assists in management of patient flow and accessPerforms a variety of clinical functions such as measuring temperature, pulse rates, blood pressure, orthostatic vitals, height, weight, pediatric lengths, head circumference, peak flows, pulse oximetry, etc.

Performs a variety test such as hearing, vision, etc. Documents information during patient visit in patient chartPerforms a variety of point of care testing functions and quality control such as urinalysis, rapid strep, blood glucose, urine pregnancy, etc. Document testing in patient chart. Maintains laboratory logs following standard procedurePerforms a variety of procedures such as applying hot/cold compress, applying/removing simple to complex wound dressings (as defined by site) under the direction of provider or licensed staff member, suture removal, staple removal, ear irrigation, DME splints/orthoglass, etc.

Notifies patients of normal laboratory results as instructed by provider. May report abnormal laboratory results under the instruction of licensed staff member. Performs routine call backsRequired QualificationsEducation from Accredited Medical Assistant Program, or on the job training as a Medical Assistant (experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT meets this qualification)Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) or a willingness to complete within 90 days of employmentCertified or Registered Medical AssistantPreferred Qualification1+ years Medical Assistant experience in a doctor's office environmentPay 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).

The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.94 to $51.63 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. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace.

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.