Pediatrics Medical Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

Optum; North Dakota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $4,000 for external cand

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's pediatric office in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care and routine procedures. The MA will assist with minor medical tasks, phlebotomy, vital signs, specimen handling, and EMR documentation under clinician supervision.

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or relevant experience.
• BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• 1+ year 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 to exam rooms.
• 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 including VFC.
• Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain lab specimen logs.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's pediatric office in Colorado Springs, CO seeks a Medical Assistant to support clinicians with patient care and routine procedures. The MA will assist with minor medical tasks, phlebotomy, vital signs, specimen handling, and EMR documentation under clinician supervision.

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