Medical Assistant — Elevate Patient Care & Phlebotomy

Optum; Lakewood (CO); In loco; USD 22.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Descrizione del lavoro

Optum in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care and a range of clerical duties. Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen processing, documentation, and ensuring PHI is protected according to HIPAA standards.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program completion or relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days. Travel to various OptumCare CO clinics may be needed.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills demonstrating superior customer service.
• Protect and disclose PHI in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Anticipate clinician needs and carry out orders.
• Escort patients from waiting area to exam rooms and to ancillary services as needed.
• Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to RN/LVN/clinician.
• Perform medical procedures and medication administration as appropriate for MA certification.
• Perform phlebotomy and process lab specimens; maintain specimen logs.
• Assist clinician with procedures and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain and clean exam/treatment areas and equipment.
• Complete forms, tracking, and transport as needed.

Conoscenze

BLS certification

Ambulatory care experience

Bilingual English and Spanish

Formazione

High School diploma or GED

Completion of Medical Assistant program

Descrizione del lavoro

Optum in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care and a range of clerical duties. Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen processing, documentation, and ensuring PHI is protected according to HIPAA standards.

The role requires a Medical Assistant program completion or relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days. Travel to various OptumCare CO clinics may be needed.