Medical Assistant: Caring Patient Care & Growth

UnitedHealth Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Colorado Springs is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with a broad range of patient care and administrative duties. The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program, BLS certification, and willingness to travel to multiple CO clinic locations.

You will perform phlebotomy, vital signs, and assist with procedures while maintaining PHI confidentiality and high-quality patient service in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience.
• BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• 1+ years of ambulatory care experience as a Medical Assistant/EMT (Preferred).
• EMR experience.
• Experience in primary care or specialty care settings such as pediatrics, cardiology, urology, orthopedics, oncology, OBGYN, urgent care (Preferred).
• Willing to travel to various OptumCare CO clinic locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills demonstrating superior customer service.
• Use, protect, and disclose PHI according to HIPAA standards.
• Anticipate clinician’s needs and carry out orders.
• Escort patients and assist with exam rooms and ancillary services.
• Record vital signs and report to RN, LVN, or clinician.
• Perform medical procedures and medication administration as appropriate.
• Perform phlebotomy and process lab specimens.
• Document all procedures accurately.
• Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas and equipment.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Ambulatory care experience

Travel to OptumCare CO locations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Colorado Springs is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with a broad range of patient care and administrative duties. The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program, BLS certification, and willingness to travel to multiple CO clinic locations.

You will perform phlebotomy, vital signs, and assist with procedures while maintaining PHI confidentiality and high-quality patient service in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.