Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Optum; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Overtime pay

Paid Time Off

Career development

Medical Plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Medical Assistant for Primary Care in Prescott, AZ. The role involves back-office support for clinics, injections, phlebotomy, and diagnostic testing, with emphasis on high-quality patient care and accurate documentation in EMR/EHR systems.

A CPR/BLS certification is required, with 30-day certification window after hire. Qualified candidates typically have a Medical Assistant program or Military Medic background and 1+ years in ambulatory care; a $4,000 sign-on bonus is offered

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.
• Ambulatory care experience and EMR/EHR familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Back office support assisting providers during clinics.
• Administer injections, perform diagnostic tests and phlebotomy.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain quality control standards.
• Document in EMR/EHR systems and coordinate care as needed.

Skills

Customer service

CPR/BLS certification

Education

High school graduate or GED

Medical Assistant program or Military Medic program

Tools

EPIC

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 (2384975)

Medical Assistant - Primary Care - 2384975

$4,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates 1151 W Iron Springs Rd., Prescott, AZ

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.

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 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.

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.