Medical Assistant- Family Practice

PowerToFly; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform patient-oriented procedures under the supervision of clinicians. The role involves checking in patients, recording vital signs, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining treatment areas. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant training in medical assistance, with BLS certification preferred. This position offers competitive hourly pay between $16.00 and $27.69, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or related experience needed.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient-oriented procedures under supervision.
• Assist clinician with medical procedures and documentation.
• Obtain and record vital signs and patient information.

Skills

Patient care skills

Communication skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of a Medical Assistant program

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for performing patient-oriented procedures under the direction and supervision of a clinician, RN, or LVN to ensure safe and appropriate patient care. The MA assists the clinician with minor medical and surgical procedures; performs a broad spectrum of clerical and administrative duties related to the delivery of patient care assistance.

This role will be working at our clinic located at 11552 Sheridan Blvd Westminster CO

Primary Responsibilities

• Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate the company's commitment to superior customer service, including quality care and concern with internal and external customers
• Use, protect, and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
• Anticipate the clinician's needs and carries out orders
• Check for patients' arrival status and escorts patients from waiting area to exam rooms. Escorts patients to ancillary services as needed
• Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to RN, LVN, or clinician
• Perform various medical procedures and medication administration as appropriate for their certification
• Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain lab specimen logs as appropriate
• Assist clinician with procedures as requested
• Ensure proper documentation of all procedures
• Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and medical equipment
• Complete or assist with the completion of appropriate forms, tracking, transport, etc.

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.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or relevant experience
• BLS certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an ambulatory care setting or experience in the military as a Medical Assistant/EMT
• Electronic medical records (EMR) experience
• Experience in primary care or specialty care such as pediatrics, pain management, cardiology, urology, orthopedics, oncology, senior care, OBGYN, urgent care
• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Willing to travel to various OptumCare CO clinic locations as needed

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 $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.