Clinical Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Procedures

Optum; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive & recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is hiring Medical Assistants to support clinical teams in patient care settings. You will perform duties under supervision, handle specimen collection, wound care, and documentation while maintaining infection control and patient confidentiality.

The role requires a valid Medical Assistant certification (or within 180 days of hire) and LBS. Strong communication, basic computer skills, and ability to stay calm in emergencies are essential.

Qualifications

• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire
• Proven knowledge of medical terminology
• Basic computer literacy including basic Word, Excel, Outlook and EMR systems
• Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice.
• Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection and blood collection.
• Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies
• Respects patient confidentiality and treats patients with courtesy and respect
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments

Skills

Medical terminology

Calm under pressure

Basic computer literacy

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is hiring Medical Assistants to support clinical teams in patient care settings. You will perform duties under supervision, handle specimen collection, wound care, and documentation while maintaining infection control and patient confidentiality.

The role requires a valid Medical Assistant certification (or within 180 days of hire) and LBS. Strong communication, basic computer skills, and ability to stay calm in emergencies are essential.