Pediatric Medical Assistant — Caring, Patient-Focused

Jobtome; Larkspur (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Colorado Springs, CO is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care, take vitals, collect specimens, and handle phlebotomy as needed. The MA helps with minor procedures and maintains accurate documentation.

The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program, CPR/BLS, and at least 1 year of MA experience, with travel to OptumCare CO clinics and pediatric care exposure. Benefits are comprehensive and pay is hourly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or relevant experience.
• BLS certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• 1+ years of medical assistant experience.
• 2+ years in ambulatory care or MA/EMT preferred.
• EMR software experience.
• Pediatrics experience beneficial.
• Bilingual English and Spanish advantageous.
• Willing to travel to OptumCare CO clinic locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Consistently exhibit superior customer service and care for internal and external customers.
• ProtectPHI and comply with HIPAA standards in all duties.
• Anticipate clinician needs and carry out orders.
• Check patient arrival status and escort to exam rooms; assist with ancillary services.
• Obtain, record, and report vital signs and pertinent information.
• Perform medical procedures and medications as appropriate for MA certification.
• Perform phlebotomy and process lab specimens; maintain logs.
• Assist clinician with procedures and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain and clean exam/treatment areas and equipment; assist with forms and transport.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program certificate

Tools

EMR software

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Colorado Springs, CO is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care, take vitals, collect specimens, and handle phlebotomy as needed. The MA helps with minor procedures and maintains accurate documentation.

The role requires completing a Medical Assistant program, CPR/BLS, and at least 1 year of MA experience, with travel to OptumCare CO clinics and pediatric care exposure. Benefits are comprehensive and pay is hourly.