Medical Assistant: Front Desk & Clinical Support | 3-Day Weekend

UnitedHealth Group; Olympia (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Medical Assistant at Summit Rheumatology Clinic in Olympia, WA. The role supports providers with both clinical and clerical duties to deliver quality patient care.

The position requires graduation from an accredited MA program, current MA certification, and BLS/CPR. Proficiency with MS Outlook and EMR/ECW is preferred. Schedule is Mon-Thu, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM with a three-day weekend each week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Working the front desk to be the first friend face to greet patients
• Collects patient assessment data to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint/symptoms, and current medications for assessment by licensed staff
• 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; restock with supplies as needed
• Assists with lab procedures by collecting urine specimens, collecting, and preparing blood samples for reference lab; labeling all specimens with accurate patient ID as ordered by the physician
• Documents patient information in the medical record to include updated treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, and patient concerns, etc.
• Assists and processes all scripts, referrals, and authorizations as needed
• Manages flow of patient care, while ensuring phones are being answered, and appointments are as efficient as possible
• Schedules patients for injections and infusions
• Orders supplies and medications. Check both into and out of inventory
• Performs diagnostic testing procedures

Education

Graduate of accredited MA program

Current MA Certification

BLS/CPR

MS Outlook

EMR

ECW

Tools

MS Outlook

EMR ECW

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Medical Assistant at Summit Rheumatology Clinic in Olympia, WA. The role supports providers with both clinical and clerical duties to deliver quality patient care.

The position requires graduation from an accredited MA program, current MA certification, and BLS/CPR. Proficiency with MS Outlook and EMR/ECW is preferred. Schedule is Mon-Thu, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM with a three-day weekend each week.