Pediatrics Medical Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

Optum; Larkspur (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians by performing patient-oriented procedures under supervision, assisting with minor medical and surgical tasks, and handling a broad range of clerical duties to ensure smooth delivery of care.

This role is based in the United States and requires a High School diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant program (or relevant experience), and BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or relevant experience.
• BLS certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.

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' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with HIPAA standards
• Anticipate the clinician's needs and carries out orders
• Check for patients' arrival status and escorts patients from waiting area to exam rooms. Escorts patients to ancillary services as needed
• Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to RN, LVN, or clinician
• Perform various medical procedures and medication administration as appropriate for their certification
• 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
• Complete or assist with the completion of appropriate forms, tracking, transport, etc.

Job description

Optum is seeking a Medical Assistant to support clinicians by performing patient-oriented procedures under supervision, assisting with minor medical and surgical tasks, and handling a broad range of clerical duties to ensure smooth delivery of care.

This role is based in the United States and requires a High School diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant program (or relevant experience), and BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.