Medical Assistant - Flexible Hours, Team Care

UHC; Metairie (LA); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Zusammenfassung

UnitedHealthcare is hiring a Medical Assistant to join a primary care patient-centered medical home team. The role supports physicians and nurses in the clinical setting, provides patient education, and ensures smooth coordination of care through EMR and team communication.

The position emphasizes compassionate, dependable care, adherence to regulatory standards, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes and efficiency.

Qualifikationen

• 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).

Aufgaben

• Addresses the total patient, inclusive of medical, psychosocial, behavioral, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Involves the individual patient and caregiver, as appropriate, in decision making.
• Facilitates communication and coordination among members of the care team.
• Provides patient care to include patient assessment prior to physician's examination, serves as patient advocate, provides patient education and self-management support, implements physician orders, and assists providers with procedures.
• Escorts patient to exam room.
• Triages phone calls to the appropriate department and documents in the EMR.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient care areas and ensures exam rooms are stocked.
• Cleans and disinfects instruments according to policy.
• Performs clinic tasks as directed by Clinic Manager.
• Assists Clinic Manager with ordering and receiving of supplies and medications.
• Works with Clinic Manager and Quality Manager to create and implement new clinic processes.
• Reviews required education courses and applies to daily practice.
• Maintains competency of clinical skills.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Time management

Multi-tasking

EMR skills

Professionalism

Diversity collaboration

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Ability to take directives

Compassionate care

Dependability

Ausbildung

Current Medical Assistant certification

Jobbeschreibung

UnitedHealthcare is hiring a Medical Assistant to join a primary care patient-centered medical home team. The role supports physicians and nurses in the clinical setting, provides patient education, and ensures smooth coordination of care through EMR and team communication.

The position emphasizes compassionate, dependable care, adherence to regulatory standards, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes and efficiency.