Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

UnitedHealth Group; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care and support in an office setting in Ohio. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure seamless care, assist with procedures, and support patient scheduling and documentation in EPIC.

The role requires a High school diploma or GED and an NA cert, plus 1+ year of MA experience. Competitive benefits and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification (NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA) or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire.
• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice and assisting MDs with procedures.
• Performs clinical duties within scope of practice complying with the accepted department standards, policies, and protocols.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient's individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner.
• Directs and/or escorts patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments.
• Performs authorized procedures competently (i.e. vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area.
• Inspects, cleans/prepares and processes instruments/equipment according to manufacturers' guidelines.

Education

Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide patient care and support in an office setting in Ohio. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure seamless care, assist with procedures, and support patient scheduling and documentation in EPIC.

The role requires a High school diploma or GED and an NA cert, plus 1+ year of MA experience. Competitive benefits and a supportive team environment are offered.