Medical Assistant Primary Care

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

Job summary

OptumCare is hiring a Medical Assistant for an office-based role in Indianapolis, IN. The position supports family medicine patients with front- and back-office duties, rooming patients, taking vitals, administering injections, and assisting clinicians in procedures.

The role requires CMA/RMA certification (or willingness to obtain within 9 months) and CPR certification; EMR experience with NextGen is preferred. Pay ranges by local market, with comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification required or obtainable within 9 months of start date.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Room patients, take health histories, check vitals and perform EKGs.
• Administer injections and collect specimens.
• Document patient care using the NextGen EMR system.
• Schedule appointments, obtain prior authorizations, process refills, manage referrals and insurance verifications.
• Assist physicians and NPs with in-office procedures.

Education

CMA or RMA certification

Tools

NextGen EMR

EMR/EHR experience

Job description

Eligible for sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Opportunities with American Health Network (AHN), part of the Optum family of businesses. Here, you'll be part of a team that offers quality, affordable care that's backed by a global organization, committed to improving the lives of those we serve. We operate in over 70 medical offices in Indiana and Ohio with 1,200 employees. Our markets are continuing to grow and we're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality care to join our team in provider or office positions. As a health-focused organization, we will empower you with resources that support your work-life flexibility as well as your physical, emotional and financial well-being. This is an opportunity to join a team that helps people feel their best and a chance to discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Location: 10421 East County Indianapolis, IN

This office is located on the border of Avon and Indianapolis, IN

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:40am-5pm / No evenings, weekends, or holidays!

Specialty: Family Medicine

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilizing equipment
• Room patients, obtain health history, check vital signs and perform EKG's
• Administer injections and collect specimens
• Document patient care using NextGen electronic medical record software
• Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals, answer calls and complete paperwork
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with minor, in-office procedures

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:

• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or you must be willing to attain that certification within 9 Mos of the start date
• CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• EMR/EHR experience
• Experience with NextGen medical records software
• Experience with medical front office and back-office duties including vitals, phlebotomy, injections, casting/splinting, administering medications, referrals, prior authorizations, and insurance verifications

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 $16.15 to $28.80 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.