Medical Assistant WellMed at South Austin

Optum; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Medical Assistant to support patient care under supervision in Texas. You will assist physicians and nursing staff, prepare exam rooms, collect specimens, and ensure compliance with infection control and confidentiality policies.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, documenting in records, and coordinating care with the clinical team. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for external candidates and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or ability to obtain within 180 days
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers at time of hire or within 30 days
• Basic computer literacy with intermediate Excel skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to react calmly in emergencies
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

• Performs duties within the Medical Assistant scope of practice under supervision
• Operates diagnostic equipment and collects specimens
• Prepares and sterilizes equipment
• Rooms patients and prepares for examination
• Documents patient care accurately in medical records
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Follows infection control and policy procedures
• Completes mandatory training
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Medical terminology

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

$2500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

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 Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level. They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or exceeds that of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of, a provider (TX) or physician (FL)

Organizes the clinical environment and provides support in patient care situations. Support includes but is not limited to assisting physicians and nursing personnel, including those skills listed under Job Functions below along with various other procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider. The MA assists in identifying patient needs or problems and communicating data to the provider or other members of the clinical team. The MA delivers quality customer service. Ensures policy and procedures are followed including infection control, privacy and confidentiality. Completes mandatory training.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs. Performs quality control checks on equipment. Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave
• Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
• 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
• Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
• Practices standard infection control precautions
• Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge
• Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)
• 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 the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants who are hired prior to receiving their certification are expected to perform at the same level as a "certified" Medical Assistant.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire
• Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• 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
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Bilingual

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.