Ambulatory Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Admin

Jobtome; Ramah (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Colorado Springs is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care in an ambulatory setting. You will perform patient-oriented procedures, record vital signs, assist with phlebotomy, and ensure accurate documentation while upholding HIPAA and PHI protections.

Travel to multiple CO clinic locations may be required. The role requires a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience, High School diploma or GED, and BLS certification (or willingness to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or relevant experience.
• BLS certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• 1+ years of ambulatory care MA/EMT experience.
• EMR experience.
• Experience in primary care or specialty care settings.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Willing to travel to OptumCare CO clinics as needed.

Responsibilities

• Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate the company's commitment to superior customer service, including quality care for internal and external customers
• Use, protect, and disclose patients' PHI only in accordance with HIPAA standards
• Anticipate the clinician's needs and carries out orders
• Check for patients' arrival status and escort patients from waiting area to exam rooms
• 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
• 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 forms, tracking, transport, etc.

Skills

PHI handling

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Medical procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

BLS certification

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Colorado Springs is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care in an ambulatory setting. You will perform patient-oriented procedures, record vital signs, assist with phlebotomy, and ensure accurate documentation while upholding HIPAA and PHI protections.

Travel to multiple CO clinic locations may be required. The role requires a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience, High School diploma or GED, and BLS certification (or willingness to