Part Time Medical Assistant MA

Optum; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Auburn, MA is seeking a Part Time Medical Assistant MA to join the Medical Specialties department. The schedule is 20 hours per week, four days 8am–1pm with Wednesday off, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

This role provides clinical support including rooming patients, taking history, vital signs, phlebotomy, injections, specimen handling, and assisting with minor procedures.

Qualifications

• Technical certification or 1+ years in MA or EMT.
• Experience as Medical Assistant or EMT is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Room patients, obtain health history and vitals.
• Document care in electronic medical records.
• Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis, and handle specimens.
• Administer medications and injections.
• Assist with minor procedures and point-of-care testing.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Injections

Rooming patients

Education

Medical Assistant Certification or enrollment

EMT certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Description - Part Time Medical Assistant MA (2393704)

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

Part Time Medical Assistant MA - 2393704

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Location: Auburn, MA

Department: Medical Specialties

Schedule: 20 hours per week - 4 days a week 8am-1pm (Weds off)

This position performs a full range of medical support services while ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.

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 records 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 Qualifications:

• 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
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant or EMT

For convenience, these are the slots per time. Please click or request any available.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Medical Assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, RMA and CMAC)
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) or completed within 90 days of date of hire
• Experience with electronic medical records 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 $18 - $32 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.

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.