Medical Assistant - Primary Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Overtime eligibility

Annual performance bonus

Paid Time Off

Career development

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Optum in Surprise, AZ is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with back-office duties, injections, testing, and patient care. Eligible candidates earn a sign-on bonus and may receive overtime pay, annual bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Required is a Medical Assistant program completion or equivalent, a high school diploma or GED, and CPR/BLS certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program required or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform back-office clinical tasks to support providers.
• Administer injections, phlebotomy, and diagnostic testing.
• Conduct quality surveys and participate in patient care activities.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

$4,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

15021 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85378

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
• Annual performance bonus potential
• 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
• Bilingual - Spanish

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.