Float Medical Assistant

Optum; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a community-focused healthcare organization dedicated to improving patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic Float Pool, providing essential medical support services. As part of a talented team, you will prepare examination rooms, document patient care, and assist providers with various procedures. The position emphasizes patient satisfaction and quality care, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about healthcare. With a commitment to diversity and equitable care, this is an exciting opportunity to grow in your medical career while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant diploma or 1+ years of experience required.
• BLS certification must be completed within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment.
• Document patient care using electronic medical record software.
• Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication Skills

Electronic Medical Record Software

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

EMT Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Software

Job description

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Details:

• Locations: Worcester, Holden, Auburn, Webster, and Leominster


• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM


• Department: Float Pool - Adult Medicine

This position performs a full range of medical support services while ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments


• Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs


• Document patient care using electronic medical record software


• Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis and handle patient specimen samples


• Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations


• Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing

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:

• Medical Assistant diploma, technical certificate or certification OR 1+ years of experience performing the critical skills of a medical assistant after on-the-job training OR Current enrollment in an accredited Medical Assistant program OR EMT certification


• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) or completed within 90 days of date of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active medical assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, RMA and CMAC)


• CPR certification


• Experience working as a Medical Assistant or EMT


• Experience with electronic medical record software


• Experience performing medical back-office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications


• Proven excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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