Medical Assistant Neurology

Optum; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

OptumCare in Avon, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a neurology clinic. You will prepare exam rooms, take health histories, check vital signs and document care in EMR.

You will also assist with procedures and manage medication administration and front-office tasks as needed. The role supports clinicians in a busy outpatient setting, with opportunities to work across the care continuum and grow your certification and clinical skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant certification or willingness to attain within 9 months of employment.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments.
• Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs.
• Document patient care using electronic medical record software.
• Administer medications.
• Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing.
• Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed.

Skills

Active Medical Assistant certification

EMR software experience

Vital signs assessment

MA back-office tasks

MA front-office tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant diploma/certificate or 4+ months MA experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Records software

Job description

Eligible for Sign-on Bonus External Candidates

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

It is time to take your career to the next level. In this role, you will learn from healthcare experts as you work side by side to provide care for patients in a clinic setting. At OptumCare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of business, you will build meaningful relationships with patients, their family members, health care providers and office staff while providing high quality direct patient care.

Location:

8607 E US Highway 36 Ste 100, Avon, IN 46123 with limited travel

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Specialty:

Neurology

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments
• Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs
• Document patient care using electronic medical record software
• Administer medications
• Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing
• Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed

Required Qualification:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, or RMA) or must be willing to attain that certification within 9 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA or RMA)
• Medical Assistant diploma, technical certificate, or certification OR 4+ months of experience performing the critical skills of a Medical Assistant after on-the-job training
• CPR certification
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant
• Experience with electronic medical records software
• Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications
• Experience performing medical front office tasks including scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, medication refills and referrals

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
• 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 $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.