Medical Assistant - Pulmonology

Optum; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

$1,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates

Job summary

A healthcare provider organization is looking for a Medical Assistant - Pulmonology in Worcester, MA. The role involves preparing examination rooms, documenting patient care, and providing support for clinical procedures. Candidates should have a High School diploma, relevant experience, and obtain CPR certification. This full-time position operates Monday to Friday, offering competitive pay ranging from $20 to $25 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant education or experience needed (CNA or EMT accepted).
• Must obtain CPR/BLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment.
• Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs.
• Document patient care using electronic medical record software.
• Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis, and handle patient specimen samples.
• Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Patient care experience

Knowledge of office procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant education or experience

Tools

Electronic medical record software

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

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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.

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.

Hours: 38.75 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm.

Location: 123 Summer St. Worcester, MA

Specialty: Pulmonary

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments
• Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs
• Document patient care using electronic medical record software
• Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis and handle patient specimen samples
• Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations
• Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing
  
  

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 Qualification

• High School diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant education or Medical Assistant experience (experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or EMT meets this qualification)
• CPR/BLS certification or willing to obtain within 90 days of employment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures
• Knowledge of a variety of software applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, etc.
  
  

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 to $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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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