Clinical Medical Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

UHC; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in a primary care setting. You will work with physicians, NPs, and care teams to assess, educate, and support patients while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and OSHA.

Your role includes patient prep, triage, IV/injection support, and EMR documentation, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and patient education in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• 1+ years of clinic experience or related experience in a medical setting.
• Knowledge of OSHA/HIPAA compliance.
• Computer experience (EMR training preferred).

Responsibilities

• Addresses the total patient, inclusive of medical, psychosocial, behavioral, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Involves the individual patient and caregiver, as appropriate, in decision making.
• Facilitates communication and coordination among members of the care team.
• Provides patient care to include patient assessment prior to physician's examination, assists with procedures and patient education.
• Escorts patient to exam room and prepares EMR for clinic visit.
• Triages calls and documents Telephone Encounters in EMR.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient care areas and ensures rooms are stocked.
• Assists Clinic Manager with ordering and receiving supplies and medications.
• Works with Quality Manager to improve clinic processes.
• Keeps competency up-to-date through required education.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

EMR Skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Directive compliance

Compassionate

Reliability

Education

CPR/ AED certification

Current Medical Assistant certification

OSHA/HIPAA knowledge

Tools

EMR system

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in a primary care setting. You will work with physicians, NPs, and care teams to assess, educate, and support patients while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and OSHA.

Your role includes patient prep, triage, IV/injection support, and EMR documentation, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and patient education in a fast-paced clinic environment.