Medical Assistant - Muncie, IN

Optum; Muncie (IN); Presencial; USD 22.041 - 38.572; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Descripción de la vacante

Optum is hiring a Medical Assistant in Indiana. You will prepare exam rooms, room patients, take vitals, perform EKGs, administer injections, and collect specimens using NextGen/EPIC EMR systems.

Ideal candidates will have CMA or RMA certification (or willingness to obtain within 9 months), and experience with EMR systems and front/back-office duties. Salary is hourly with benefits, based on experience.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• CMA or RMA certification or willing to attain within 9 months of start date.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Room patients, take health history, check vitals and perform EKGs.
• Administer injections and collect specimens.
• Document patient care using EMR software.
• Schedule appointments, handle prior authorizations, prescriptions, and referrals.
• Assist physicians and NPs with minor in-office procedures.

Conocimientos

High school diploma

CMA/RMA certification

Willing to attain certification within

NextGen EMR experience

Epic EMR knowledge

Educación

Accredited MA program

Herramientas

NextGen EMR

Epic

Descripción del empleo

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Opportunities with American Health Network (AHN), part of the Optum family of businesses. Here, you'll be part of a team that offers quality, affordable care that's backed by a global organization, committed to improving the lives of those we serve. We operate in over 70 medical offices in Indiana and Ohio with 1,200 employees. Our markets are continuing to grow and we're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality care to join our team in provider or office positions. As a health-focused organization, we will empower you with resources that support your work-life flexibility as well as your physical, emotional and financial well-being. This is an opportunity to join a team that helps people feel their best and a chance to discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilizing equipment
• Room patients, obtain health history, check vital signs and perform EKG's
• Administer injections and collect specimens
• Document patient care using NextGen electronic medical record software
• Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals, answer calls and complete paperwork
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with minor, in-office procedures

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or GED equivalent
• Graduated from an accredited MA program
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or you must be willing to attain that certification within 9 months of the start date

Preferred Qualifications:

• EMR/EHR experience
• Experience with Epic medical records software
• Experience with medical front office and back-office duties including vitals, injections, administering medications, referrals, prior authorizations, and insurance verifications

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.)

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.