Medical Assistant

Optum; Fountain (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians in an ambulatory care setting at our Colorado Springs location. The role involves patient vitals, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and ensuring accurate documentation in EMR systems.

Strong PHI protection and the ability to work under supervision are essential. Requirements include a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience, a High School diploma or GED, and BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or relevant experience.
• BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinician with patient care under supervision.
• Take vitals and document patient information.
• Perform phlebotomy and process lab specimens.
• Maintain clean and organized examination areas and equipment.
• Document procedures thoroughly and accurately.
• Escort patients and manage patient flow.
• Protect patient PHI per HIPAA standards.
• Support with minor medical and surgical procedures as needed.
• Travel to OptumCare CO clinic locations as required.

Skills

PHI handling (HIPAA)

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ambulatory care awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or relevant experience

Job description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for performing patient-oriented procedures under the direction and supervision of a clinician, RN, or LVN to ensure safe and appropriate patient care. The MA assists the clinician with minor medical and surgical procedures; performs a broad spectrum of clerical and administrative duties related to the delivery of patient care assistance.

This position is located at: 2610 Tenderfoot Hills St Colorado Springs CO

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate the company's commitment to superior customer service, including quality care and concern with internal and external customers
• Use, protect, and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
• Anticipate the clinician's needs and carries out orders
• Check for patients' arrival status and escorts patients from waiting area to exam rooms. Escorts patients to ancillary services as needed
• Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to RN, LVN, or clinician
• Perform various medical procedures and medication administration as appropriate for their certification
• Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain lab specimen logs as appropriate
• Assist clinician with procedures as requested
• Ensure proper documentation of all procedures
• Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and medical equipment
• Complete or assist with the completion of appropriate forms, tracking, transport, etc.
  

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
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or relevant experience
• BLS certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in an ambulatory care setting as a Medical Assistant/EMT
• Electronic medical records (EMR) experience
• Experience in primary care, internal medicine or specialty care such as pediatrics, pain management, cardiology, urology, orthopedics, oncology, senior care, OBGYN, urgent care
• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Willing to travel to various OptumCare CO clinic locations as needed

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 $19.00 to $25.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline:

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.