Pediatrics Medical Assistant—Caring, Growth, Sign-On Bonus

UnitedHealth Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus for external candidates

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group’s pediatrics office in Colorado Springs is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care, perform phlebotomy, record vital signs, and help with documentation. The MA will work under supervision in a pediatric setting at 6340 Barnes Rd, CO.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED, MA program completion (or relevant experience), BLS or willingness to obtain 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 that demonstrate the company’s commitment to superior customer service, including quality care and concern with internal and external customers.
• Use, protect, and disclose patients’ PHI only in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Anticipate the clinician’s needs and carry out orders.
• Check for patients' arrival status and escort patients from waiting area to exam rooms.
• Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to RN, LVN, or clinician.
• Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain lab specimen logs as appropriate.
• Assist clinician with procedures as requested.
• Ensure proper documentation of all procedures.
• Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and medical equipment.

Skills

Medical assistant experience

Phlebotomy

Bilingual English and Spanish

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience

Job description

UnitedHealth Group’s pediatrics office in Colorado Springs is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care, perform phlebotomy, record vital signs, and help with documentation. The MA will work under supervision in a pediatric setting at 6340 Barnes Rd, CO.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED, MA program completion (or relevant experience), BLS or willingness to obtain within 30 days, and 1+ year MA experience.