Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Optum; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Overtime eligibility

Paid Time Off + 9 holidays

Career development and training

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Albuquerque is seeking a Medical Assistant - Primary Care to support clinicians in a busy outpatient setting. The role involves back-office tasks, injections, phlebotomy, and patient care with a focus on quality outcomes.

This position offers a $4,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates, benefits from day one, and opportunities for career development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or Military Medic program.
• Current CPR and/or BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Back-office support to assist providers in clinics.
• Administer injections and perform phlebotomy and basic tests.
• Support quality surveys and patient education.

Skills

Ambulatory care experience

EMR/EHR systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program or Military Medic program

Tools

EPIC

E-Clinical Works (ECW)

Allscripts Practice Management (APM)

NextGen

Cerner

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Medical Assistant - Primary Care (2393043)

Medical Assistant - Primary Care - 2393043

$4,000 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 in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Medical Assistant performs a variety of back office activities to assist providers in conducting quality clinics, including administering injections, diagnostic testing, phlebotomy, quality surveys and various other procedures. Delivers exceptional customer service and maintains established quality control standards.

• Sign-On Bonus--$4000 after 30 days of employment
• Overtime eligible at time and half
• Paid Time Off (PTO) which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 9 Paid Holidays
• Career development and training for other roles you may be interested in
• Medical Plan options, Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance within 30 days of hire
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
  

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 graduate or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or Military Medic program

Current CPR and / or BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in an ambulatory care setting
• Experience with multiple EMR/EHR Systems such as EPIC, E-Clinical Works (ECW), Allscripts Practice Management (APM), NextGen, Cerner

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 $16.00 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.