Certified Medical Assistant CMA

Optum; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to patient-centered care in a vibrant community. This role as a Medical Assistant offers the opportunity to support patients through various clinical tasks, from administering medications to performing vital tests. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and professional growth, with a focus on improving health outcomes for all. With flexible scheduling and a commitment to employee development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while advancing their careers.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active medical assistant certification and CPR certification needed.
• Proficiency with starting labs and IVs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients by providing information and medical services.
• Administer medications, injections, and perform lab draws.
• Maintain medical supplies and ensure equipment is operational.

Skills

Multitasking

Venipuncture

EKGs

Spirometry

Wound care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active medical assistant certification

CPR certification

Tools

Electronic medical record software

Job description

Opportunities with Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join our team and advance your career within a leading primary care and specialty medical practice that prides itself on family-focused, patient-centric care. With over 25 years of experience, offices across Sumter, Columbia, Camden, and Manning, SC, and a commitment to reducing wait times and integrating cutting-edge medical advancements, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow professionally. Our dedication to improving the quality of life for our patients through coordinated care and advanced diagnostic services is unwavering. Be part of a network that values Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Details:

Location: 327 Broad Street, Sumter, SC

Schedule: Week days 7:15am-6pm and every other weekend 7:15am-4pm / 2 days off per week with 2-3 closing shifts (Clinic is open 7 days per week.)

Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance
• Administering and/or ordering medications, injections, and IVs
• Administering vaccines and immunizations
• Venipuncture for lab draw
• Performing EKGs, Spirometry, Flu and Strep Tests
• Performing school and/or sports physicals
• Sterilizing Instruments
• Wound care
• Temporary casting
• Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary
• Saves doctors' time by helping with office procedures (toe nail removal, wound care, temporary casting, etc.)
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications

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 completion of an equivalent adult education program
• Active medical assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA or RMA)
• CPR certification or eligibility to obtain
• Proficiency with starting labs and IVs (straight stick and butterfly)
• Proven ability to multitask

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of clinical experience in a Family Medicine setting
• 1+ years of experience performing the critical skills of a medical assistant after on-the-job training
• Experience with electronic medical record software
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant or EMT in an Urgent Care or ER setting
• Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications
• Experience performing medical front office tasks including scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, medication refills and referrals

The hourly range for this role is $16.88 to $33.22 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.