Medical Assistant - Podiatry- Reliant Medical Group

Mass Digital Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Stock purchase plan / 401k

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Medical Assistant to support pediatric through geriatric patients. Responsibilities include room preparation, vital signs, history intake, documentation in EMR, administration of medications, injections, and assisting with minor in-office procedures and point-of-care testing.

The role is full-time, with 38.75 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, at primary Worcester location with secondary Holden coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1+ year experience performing medical assisting duties.
• CMA or RMA certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Room patients, document health history and vitals.
• Document care in electronic medical records.
• Administer medications and injections/immunizations.
• Assist with minor procedures and point-of-care testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CMA/RMA certification or willingness to attain within 180 days

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for 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.

Positions in this function performs a variety of duties involving clinical and administrative patient care while adhering to the standards of the practice. Provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Assist in the examination and treatment of patients by taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, casting and wound care, etc. Assist physician and others with simple to moderate clinical/diagnostic procedures such as urine cultures, pregnancy tests, throat cultures, etc. Prepare treatment rooms. Perform a variety of clerical functions to support office functions. Perform related duties to facilitate the efficient utilization of computer-based information.

Position Details:

• Primary Location: 5 Neponset St. Worcester
  
  
  
  • Secondary Location: 64 Boyden Rd, Holden- as needed for coverage
  
  
  
  


• Department: Podiatry- Rheumatology/ Dermatology


• Schedule: Full time, 38.75 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, scheduling between 7:30AM - 5:00PM

Position Highlights & 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 and perform injections/immunizations


• Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing

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 Diploma or Equivalent


• 1+ years of experience performing the critical skills of a medical assistant after on-the-job training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or you must be willing to attain that certification within 180 days of start date


• Proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills


• Demonstrated knowledge of office and laboratory procedures


• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of software applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, etc.

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 to $32 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.