Medical Assistant - Pulmonary - Reliant Medical Group

Optum; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family, seeks a Medical Assistant for Pulmonary at our Worcester, MA location. This full-time position (38.75 hours/week) runs 8:30am–5pm, with no evenings or weekends and occasional travel to other sites up to three times monthly.

You will perform clinical and administrative tasks, take vital signs, assist with procedures, prepare rooms, and support office operations while delivering patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant diploma or certification, or enrollment in an accredited MA program.
• CPR certification.
• 1+ year experience performing the critical skills of a medical assistant or EMT certification.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs (BP, temp, height, weight) for patients.
• Assist physicians with examinations and simple diagnostics.
• Prepare treatment rooms and support clerical/office functions.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Clinical assistance

Education

Medical Assistant diploma / certification

CPR certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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

Job Description - Medical Assistant - Pulmonary - Reliant Medical Group (2389360)

Medical Assistant - Pulmonary - Reliant Medical Group - 2389360

$1,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates! Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Location: 123 Summer St Worcester, MA, travel to other locations up to three times per month Hours: Full Time; 38.75 hours per week - Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm / No evenings, weekends, or holidays! Specialty: Pulmonary

Positions in this function performs a variety of duties involving clinical and administrative patient care while adhering to the standards of the practice. Provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Assist in the examination and treatment of patients by taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc. Assist physician and others with simple to moderate clinical/diagnostic procedures such as urine cultures, pregnancy tests, throat cultures, etc. Prepare treatment rooms. Perform a variety of clerical functions to support office functions. Perform related duties to facilitate the efficient utilization of computer-based information.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Medical Assistants performs a variety of duties involving clinical and administrative patient care while adhering to the standards of the practice

Assists in the examination and treatment of geriatric patients by taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc.

• Prepares treatment rooms
• Performs a variety of clerical functions to support office functions
• Performs related duties to facilitate the efficient utilization of computer-based information

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 diploma, technical certification or 1+ years of experience performing the critical skills of a medical assistant after on-the-job training or current enrollment in an accredited Medical Assistant program or EMT certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active medical assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, RMA and CMAC)
• CPR certification
• Experience with electronic medical record software (EPIC)
• Experience performing medical back-office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications

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 $20.00 – $25.00 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.

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.