Medical Assistant Torrington Primary Care

UnitedHealth Group; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family, seeks a Medical Assistant to join the Family Practice team in Torrington, CT. The role supports patient care, clinical and administrative tasks, and thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

The position offers full-time hours (40/week), with clinic hours 7:30AM–6:00PM, Monday–Friday. Required MA education or military training and Epic familiarity are emphasized, with CPR/BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited Medical Assistant program or completed relevant medical assisting training by any branch of the armed forces of the United States or 2+ years of aide or tech level work experience in healthcare.
• Experience working with Epic electronic health record (EHR).
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency.
• Certified / Registered Medical Assistant from AAMA, NHA, NCCT, or AMT.
• CPR/BLS Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, clinical summary and direction on next steps or follow up.
• Perform phlebotomy for patients as needed.
• Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per protocol.
• Manage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines.
• Carry out standing orders consistent with practice policies and procedures.
• Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients; assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources for disease management and other services; refer patients when appropriate.
• Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR.
• Monitor task pools in order to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders/worklists and monitor status of critical referrals.
• In coordination with Regional Nurse Managers, maintain oversight of temperature monitoring.
• Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork.
• Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty.
• Demonstrate respect for patients and ProHealth staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Maintain open lines of communications with care team and Regional Management team.
• Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and company policies.
• Adhere to all patient safety initiatives.

Education

Graduate of Accredited Medical Assistant program

Certified / Registered Medical Assistant (AAMA, NHA, NCCT, AMT)

CPR/BLS Certification

2+ years of aide or tech level work experience in healthcare

Tools

Epic

Job description

Explore opportunities with ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Are you ready to make a positive impact in health care? If so, you're the missing piece in our care team. As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family, ProHealth Physicians offers new opportunities for growth. Here, you'll experience:

• Exceptional teamwork
• Robust medical resources
• Passionate professionals with a focus on patient-centered care

Position Details:

• Location: Torrington Primary Care, CT
• Department: Family Practice
• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, Monday through Friday, clinic hours between 7:30AM - 6:00PM

The Medical Assistant supports the Care team and its patients through patient care, clinical and administrative tasks including patient intake, receiving and responding to patient phone calls, and documenting patient interactions. The MA performs duties within the Connecticut scope of practice.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care, clinical summary and direction on next steps or follow up
• Perform phlebotomy for patients as needed
• Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording clinical information as per protocol
• Manage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with appointment and scheduling guidelines
• Carry out standing orders consistent with practice policies and procedures
• Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients; assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources for disease management and other services; refer patients when appropriate
• Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR
• Monitor task pools in order to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders/worklists and monitor status of critical referrals
• In coordination with Regional Nurse Managers, maintain oversight of temperature monitoring
• Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork
• Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty
• Demonstrate respect for patients and ProHealth staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality
• Maintain open lines of communications with care team and Regional Management team
• Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and company policies
• Adhere to all patient safety initiatives

Join ProHealth Physicians and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of health care in Connecticut. Caring. Connecting. Growing together. ProHealth Physicians is Connecticut's leading community-based medical group. Formed in 1997, we have primary care offices in every county. Our 300+ doctors and advance practice clinicians care for children and adults of all ages. We also have in-house imaging and clinical lab services. Traditional medicine treats people when they're sick. Instead, we focus on preventing diseases. Our goal is to give our patients - and their communities - the tools they need to be and stay well. This is how we help people live healthier lives.

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:

• Graduate of Accredited Medical Assistant program OR Completed relevant medical assisting training by any branch of the armed forces of the United States OR 2+ years of aide or tech level work experience in healthcare

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited MA program
• Completed relevant medical assisting training by any branch of the armed forced of the United States
• Certified / Registered Medical Assistant from AAMA, NHA, NCCT, or AMT
• CPR/BLS Certification
• 1+ years of MA experience
• Experience working with Epic
• Experience working in a primary care office
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency

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 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.