Family Practice Medical Assistant - Sign-On Bonus

Optum; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide patient care and support across the care team. You will assist physicians, take vitals, prepare specimens, and handle e-prescriptions as part of a collaborative clinical workflow.

The role emphasizes proactive patient engagement, adherence to standards, and timely coordination with the care team. A clinical environment with opportunities for growth and development is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a medical office, clinic or hospital.
• National MA certification from NAHP/NCCT/AAMA/AMT/NHA preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in direct patient care and assists MDs with procedures.
• Performs clinical duties within department standards, policies and protocols.
• Provides proactive patient care and communicates needs to the care team.
• Directs patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
• Assists physician or mid-level provider during exams and procedures.
• Performs procedures like vitals, vision screening, and basic labs as directed.
• Seeks guidance from physicians when necessary.
• Prepares e-prescriptions for pharmacies per physician instruction.
• Cleans and prepares instruments and equipment per guidelines.
• Processes specimens for lab transport with proper labeling.

Skills

Medical Assistant

Patient care

Clinical procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

MA Certification (NAHP/NCCT/AAMA/AMT/NHA)

Tools

NextGen

Job description

Optum is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide patient care and support across the care team. You will assist physicians, take vitals, prepare specimens, and handle e-prescriptions as part of a collaborative clinical workflow.

The role emphasizes proactive patient engagement, adherence to standards, and timely coordination with the care team. A clinical environment with opportunities for growth and development is offered.