Medical Assistant Optum Primary Care - Wabash IN

Optum; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

OptumCare in Marion, Indiana is hiring a Medical Assistant for a family practice setting. In this role you will support care delivery, prepare rooms, take histories and vitals, and aid physicians with in-office procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, and CMA/CCMA/NCMA/RMA certification or plan to certify within 9 months. CPR is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, or RMA) or willingness to attain within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and treatment rooms; sterilize medical equipment.
• Room patients, obtain health history, and record vitals.
• Document patient care and medical history in EMR (NextGen mentioned).
• Assist physicians with in-office procedures.
• Schedule appointments, handle prior authorizations, refills, and referrals.
• Perform CLIA waived testing; administer injections/treatments and routine labs.

Skills

Medical assisting

Certified Medical Assistant

EMR experience

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Overview

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates! Opportunities with American Health Network (AHN), part of the Optum family of businesses. This role is part of a team that offers quality, affordable care backed by a global organization. AHN operates in over 70 medical offices in Indiana and Ohio with 1,200 employees and is growing. This position supports care delivery in a clinic setting as a Medical Assistant within OptumCare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses.

It is time to advance your career. In this Medical Assistant role, you will learn from healthcare professionals and work side by side to provide patient care. You will build relationships with patients, families, health care providers, and office staff while delivering high-quality direct patient care.

Position Details:

• Location: American Health Network, a Part of Optum: 1320 W Spencer Ave., Marion, IN 46952
• Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8am–5pm; no evenings, weekends, or holidays
• Specialty: Family Practice

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient and treatment rooms; sterilizes medical equipment
• Rooms patients, obtains health history, and measures and documents vital signs
• Documents patient care and medical history using NextGen electronic medical record (EMR) software
• Assists physicians with minor, in-office procedures
• Schedules appointments, completes prior authorizations, processes medication refills, handles referrals, answers calls, and completes necessary paperwork
• Performs CLIA waived testing
• Administers injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
• Maintains all Practice Health and Safety Standards
• Complies with Medical Assistant Certification Procedure by becoming certified (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, or RMA) within 9 months of employment

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, or RMA) or willingness to attain certification within 9 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, or RMA)
• CPR certification
• Experience as a Medical Assistant in a family practice setting
• Experience with Epic or other EMR software
• Experience performing medical back-office tasks including injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis, and administering medications
• Experience performing medical front-office tasks including scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, medication refills, and referrals

Pay and Benefits:

Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The hourly pay range is $16.15 to $28.80 per hour for full-time employment. Benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also maintain a drug-free workplace and require a drug test prior to employment.