Medical Assistant Primary Care AHN/Optum - Peru, IN

Taleo; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group AHN/Optum Peru, IN is seeking a Medical Assistant to support a family medicine team. You’ll prepare exam rooms, take history and vitals, perform EKGs, administer injections, and assist with in-office procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CMA/RMA certification (or willingness to obtain within 9 months), and EMR/EHR experience. Epic experience and front/back-office duties are preferred. Benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Certification CMA or RMA or willing to attain within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Room patients, obtain health history, check vital signs and perform EKGs.
• Administer injections and collect specimens.
• Document patient care using NextGen EMR.
• Schedule appointments; handle referrals, prior authorizations, and paperwork.
• Assist physicians with in-office procedures.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification CMA/RM

1+ years MA experience

EMR/EHR experience

Epic experience

Vitals & injections

Front & back-office duties

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited MA program (preferred)

Tools

NextGen EMR

Epic

Job description

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

Job Description - Medical Assistant Primary Care AHN/Optum - Peru, IN (2391307)

Medical Assistant Primary Care AHN/Optum - Peru, IN - 2391307

Explore 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.

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:

• High school education or GED equivalent
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or you must be willing to attain that certification within 9 months of the start date

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduated from an accredited MA program
• CPR Certified
• 1+ years of MA experience
• EMR/EHR experience
• Experience with Epic medical records software
• Experience with medical front office and back-office duties including vitals, injections, 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 - $29 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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group 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.