Clinical Assistant - Sandy

UnitedHealth Group; Sandy (UT); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Clinical Assistant to support providers and clinical staff across clinics and mobile units. You will assist with treatments, monitor vital signs, document in EMR, and help ensure smooth patient flow.

Travel to cover other clinic locations and screenings is required; prior phlebotomy/MA/EMT or CNA experience is preferred, with on-site duties and a healthcare-oriented team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• CPR/BLS certification or ability to complete certification within 30 days of hire.
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of the patient by following through on Provider orders for treatments.
• Taking the patients' vital signs.
• Overseeing and participating in day-to-day clinical care of patients. Employees are involved in direct patient care
• Complete screenings and tests on patients
• Document in patient's EMR
• Collect / process lab specimens
• Travel will be required to cover other clinic locations, mobile unit and skilled nursing facility screenings

Skills

Vital signs

Communication

Computer skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

$4,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

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

The Senior Clinical Assistant functions as an integral member of the team and is responsible for providing assistance to patients, and clinical support staff with direct and indirect patient care, ensuring smooth work and patient flow within the clinic.

We are open to clinical experience, including Phlebotomy, Certified Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, Home Health Aides, EMT or Military Medics to join our mobile team to provide health screening exams throughout the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the care of the patient by following through on Provider orders for treatments
• Taking the patients' vital signs
• Overseeing and participating in day-to-day clinical care of patients. Employees are involved in direct patient care
• Complete screenings and tests on patients
• Document in patient's EMR
• Collect / process lab specimens
• Travel will be required to cover other clinic locations, mobile unit and skilled nursing facility screenings

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 equivalent
• CPR/BLS certification or ability to complete certification within 30 days of hire
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience as a Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, EMT, Military Medical Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to perform tests and treatments within the clinical scope
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of or ability to learn and apply job functions
• Ability to pass FIT testing and wear N95/N99 OSHA protective mask as deemed by Optum UT in the course of work at the clinic
• Good communication skills, excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills
• Must possess computer skills, window-based applications, and organization skills

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 $29.00 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.