Medical Assistant

Jobtome; Monument (CO); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contributions

Incentive programs

Descripción de la vacante

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Medical Assistant to perform patient-oriented procedures under clinician supervision. You will support minor medical and surgical tasks, and handle a broad spectrum of clerical duties tied to patient care.

Responsibilities include assisting clinicians, documenting procedures, and maintaining clean treatment areas. A Medical Assistant program and BLS are required, with travel to CO clinic locations as needed.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Protect patient PHI in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Anticipate clinician's needs and carry out orders.
• Check patients' arrival status and escort them to exam rooms; escort to ancillary services as needed.
• Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent information to RN/LVN/clinician.
• Perform medical procedures and medication administration as appropriate for certification.
• Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain logs.
• Assist clinician with procedures as requested; ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain and clean exam/treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and equipment.
• Complete or assist with forms, tracking, and transport.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Bilingual English

Spanish

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

BLS certification

Herramientas

EMR experience

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

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.