Medical Assistant Primary Care AHN/Optum - Peru, IN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Family Medicine offices in Peru, IN. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vitals, performing EKGs, administering injections, and collecting specimens.

You will document patient care in NextGen EMR, schedule visits, handle prior authorizations, and assist with referrals and front/back-office duties. CMA/RMA certification or progress toward certification is required within 9 months.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize 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.

Skills

Medical assisting

EKG

Injections

Vital signs

EMR experience

Education

CMA or RMA certification

Graduated from an accredited MA program

Tools

NextGen EMR

Epic EMR

Job description

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.

Location: 315 W Old Key Dr Ste 150, Peru, IN 46970

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm / 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:

• 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.