Pediatric Medical Assistant — Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Optum; Yoder (WY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

401k plan

Job summary

Optum's pediatric office in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care and administrative duties. You will perform procedures under supervision, assist with minor medical tasks, and ensure accurate documentation and safety in the exam rooms.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience, High school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 30 days, and 1+ year MA experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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.

Responsibilities

• Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills aligned with superior customer service.
• Anticipate clinician needs and carry out orders.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and ancillary services as needed.
• Record vital signs and report to RN, LVN, or clinician.
• Perform medical procedures and medication administration as appropriate for certification.
• Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain logs.
• Assist clinician with procedures and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas and equipment.
• Complete or assist with relevant forms, tracking and transport.

Skills

BLS certification

Medical Assistant experience

Pediatrics exposure

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Optum's pediatric office in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care and administrative duties. You will perform procedures under supervision, assist with minor medical tasks, and ensure accurate documentation and safety in the exam rooms.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience, High school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 30 days, and 1+ year MA experience.