Medical Assistant Well Med at St. Johns

UnitedHealth Group; Austin (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Incentive bonus

PTO and holidays

401K match

Certification fee reimbursement

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through WellMed, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant in Austin to assist physicians with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, and patient care while maintaining documentation and confidentiality. You will room patients, manage care coordination, and support clinic operations.

The role requires MA certification, CPR, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include incentive programs and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or registration required or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Basic computer literacy and knowledge of medical terminology are required.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding is preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within the scope of a Certified Medical Assistant (injections, EKGs, phlebotomy).
• Rooms patients according to company standards.
• Records patient care documentation accurately and timely.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians and policies.
• Processes documents in an organized, accurate fashion.
• Respects patient confidentiality at all times.
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and sterilizes instruments.
• Maintains MA and CPR certifications and quality control standards.
• Participates in marketing events as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Medical terminology

ICD-9 and CPT coding

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification/registration

CPR certification

Job description

$2,5000 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates

Incentive Bonus 2 times a year

18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays

MA Certification Fee Reimbursement - 401K Match

Explore opportunities with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Certified Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel, including administering injections, EKG's, phlebotomy and various other procedures. Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties within the scope of a Certified Medical Assistant (procedures, injections, EKGs, phlebotomy)
• Rooms patients according to company standards
• Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies
• Processes appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion
• Respects patient confidentiality at all times
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
• Maintains certifications (MA and CPR) and quality control standards
• Participates in marketing events as determined by business need
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

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 graduate or GED equivalent
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration required or the ability to obtain the designation within 90 days of employment
• Current CPR certification or the ability to attain the certification within 30 days of employment
• Basic computer literacy
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• ICD-9 and CPT coding
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Good communication and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• More than one year of related experience in a medical setting

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 $19.00 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.

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.