Medical Assistant: Front Desk & Clinical Care (Mon-Thu)

Optum; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and deliver quality patient care in a clinical setting.

The role involves front-desk duties, clinical support, specimen handling, documentation, and coordination of injections/infusions, with a focus on efficiency and safety. Requires completion of an accredited medical assistant program and BLS/CPR certification, and proficiency with MS Outlook.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• BLS/CPR required upon hire.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Working the front desk to be the first friendly face to greet patients.
• Collects patient assessment data including height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint/symptoms, and current medications for licensed staff review.
• Prepares the patient for provider evaluation by obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications, and assisting during exams and procedures.
• Maintains work area, exam treatment, and lab in a clean, safe manner; restocks supplies as needed.
• Assists with lab procedures by collecting urine specimens, collecting and preparing blood samples for reference lab; labels specimens with patient ID as ordered by the physician.
• Documents patient information in the medical record, including updated treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, and patient concerns.
• Assists with scripts, referrals, and authorizations as needed.
• Manages flow of patient care, ensuring phones are answered and appointments are efficient.
• Schedules patients for injections and infusions.
• Orders supplies and medications and checks them in and out of inventory.
• Performs diagnostic testing procedures.

Skills

MS Outlook

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Optum in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers and deliver quality patient care in a clinical setting.

The role involves front-desk duties, clinical support, specimen handling, documentation, and coordination of injections/infusions, with a focus on efficiency and safety. Requires completion of an accredited medical assistant program and BLS/CPR certification, and proficiency with MS Outlook.