Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care | Growth & Benefits

Optum; Virginia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Incentive programs

Job summary

Optum in Colorado Springs seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care and minor procedures. You will collect vital signs, document accurately, and assist with phlebotomy and processing while ensuring PHI protection and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant program (or relevant experience), and BLS or plan to obtain within 30 days. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth potential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinician with patient care and minor procedures.
• Record vital signs and report to RN/clinician.
• Escort patients from waiting area to exam rooms and to services as needed.
• Maintain exam and treatment areas and ensure proper documentation.
• Complete forms, tracking, and transport as required.
• Protect PHI and comply with HIPAA standards.
• Support administrative duties related to patient care delivery.
• Prepare and assist with phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Assist with procedures as requested and maintain equipment.
• Ensure lab specimen logs are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or relevant experience

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Optum in Colorado Springs seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care and minor procedures. You will collect vital signs, document accurately, and assist with phlebotomy and processing while ensuring PHI protection and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant program (or relevant experience), and BLS or plan to obtain within 30 days. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth potential.