Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Care & Patient Support

Jobtome; Yoder (WY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care, vital signs, phlebotomy, and documentation in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. The role emphasizes HIPAA-compliant handling of PHI, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with nurses and physicians across various care areas.

The position requires a Medical Assistant program completion (or relevant experience) and a willingness to obtain BLS certification within 30 days.

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

• 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 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completed

BLS certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care, vital signs, phlebotomy, and documentation in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. The role emphasizes HIPAA-compliant handling of PHI, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with nurses and physicians across various care areas.

The position requires a Medical Assistant program completion (or relevant experience) and a willingness to obtain BLS certification within 30 days.