Medical Assistant

Optum; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

OptumCare in Rio Rancho, NM is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical and administrative activities, including patient intake, vitals, and front desk duties.

The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program or related experience, BLS or ability to obtain, and strong customer service skills to ensure smooth patient flow and accurate information handling. Pay range reflects local market expectations for an MA role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience (EMT, Medic, CNA ,etc.)
• BLS certification or must be able to complete certification within 30 days of hire
• Experience utilizing excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows navigation and a variety of MS Office software applications
• Demonstrated ability to type and enter data efficiently and accurately

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and escorts them to exam room; performs hand washing, weighs patients, takes vital signs and patient history.
• Responds to incoming patient calls and communicates pertinent information to physician or designee for continuity of care.
• Communicates lab results, physician orders, and medication instructions to patients.
• Provides front desk assistance: registering, scheduling and verifying insurance; electronic eligibility verification; update patient demographics; manage no-show and waiting lists.
• Prepares exam room and ensures supplies; manages medical supply inventory and cleans equipment.
• Obtains co-pays, co-insurance, self-pay, and processes payments; contributes to revenue cycle.
• Maintains patient records and supports referrals and authorizations.
• Assists with scheduling appointments and obtaining referrals when necessary.
• Completes basic Medical Assistant competencies and participates in departmental meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Typing

MS Office

Windows navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or related experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Windows navigation

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Medical Assistant (2388184)

Medical Assistant - 2388184

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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Positions in this function performs clinical and administrative duties that assist in the delivery of effective patient care within assigned area. Greet patients; escort them to exam room and takes vitals and other MA related duties as assigned. Provide direct customer service and front desk assistance for assigned department to include but not limited to registering, telephones, scheduling and verifying insurance. Handles customer account transactions, provides customer assistance, and performs and/or oversees cashiering operations. Demonstrates knowledge of medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical setting and medical specialty. Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Participation in Compliance and other important training is a condition of employment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Greets patients and escorts them to exam room. Performs hand washing, weighs patients, takes vital signs and patient history, and documents chief complaint. May administer limited injections requested by a physician and supervised by a physician, registered nurse, nurse practitioner or physician assistant in accordance to established regulations, in conjunction with attending and passing Injection class
• Responds effectively to incoming patient calls and communicates pertinent information to physician or designee to provide for continuity and optimal care
• Appropriately communicates lab results, physician orders, and medication instructions to patients
• Provides direct customer service and front desk assistance for assigned department to include but not limited to registering, scheduling and verifying insurance and arriving patients. Electronic eligibility verification, updating patient demographics, ensure required referrals and prior authorization are in place for patient visit. Manage no-show list. Schedule waits list, follow-up, x-ray, referral appointments
• Prepares exam room for next patient and assures that supplies are stocked and available in anticipation of the provider’s needs. Manages medical supply inventory and cleans equipment
• Provides customer assistance. Obtaining “expert” level knowledge of the inter-workings of various insurance plans and staying abreast of insurance plans in the process of being added, deleted or changed. Collection of co-pays, co-insurance, self-pay, fee-for-service, and payment on account
• Maintains patients’ record/files and participates in the revenue cycle process
• Assists patients in scheduling appointments and obtains referral when necessary
• May be required to analyze medical records and charge entry information for financial reimbursement within the guidelines and procedures. Work TES charge entry edits
• Completing basic Medical Assistant competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies
• Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure patient safety and regulations. May attend departmental meetings and provide constructive recommendations for areas improvement
• Coordinates Specialty referrals and appointments for all enrolled patients
• Completes prior authorizations (DME, HHC, stat testing, Specialty visits, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

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 (EMT, Medic, CNA ,etc.)
• BLS certification or must be able to complete certification within 30 days of hire
• Experience utilizing excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows navigation and a variety of MS Office software applications
• Demonstrated ability to type and enter data efficiently and accurately

Preferred Qualifications

• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) Certification through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or active Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification through National Health career Association (NHA)
• 1+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Demonstrated attention to detail

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 $16.00 - $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

OptumCare is 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.

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

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

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