Medical Assistant: Flexible Hours & Care Coordination

Jobtome; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Incentive programs

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is hiring a Medical Assistant to support the primary care patient-centered team. You will provide direct patient care, assist physicians, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, cost-effective outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient education, self-management support, and efficient EMR documentation, with opportunities to participate in process improvements and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• 1+ years of clinic experience or related experience in a medical setting.
• Knowledge of OSHA/HIPAA compliance.
• Computer experience (EMR training preferred).

Responsibilities

• Addresses the total patient, inclusive of medical, psychosocial, behavioral, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Involves the patient and caregiver, as appropriate, in decision making.
• Facilitates communication and coordination among care team members.
• Provides patient care to include patient assessment prior to physician's examination, as appropriate, provides patient education and self-management support.
• Triages phone calls and enters the call into the EMR as a Telephone Encounter.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient care areas and ensures exam rooms are stocked.
• Assists with ordering and receiving of medical supplies and medications.
• Supports Clinic Manager with new clinic processes and quality initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Ability to multi-task/prioritize

Computer/EMR skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

Compassionate

Flexibility

Dependability

Education

Current Medical Assistance certification

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is hiring a Medical Assistant to support the primary care patient-centered team. You will provide direct patient care, assist physicians, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality, cost-effective outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient education, self-management support, and efficient EMR documentation, with opportunities to participate in process improvements and care coordination.