Per Diem Medical Assistant

Optum; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a community-focused healthcare organization that values patient care over volume. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering quality health services while working alongside talented professionals. This position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment that emphasizes innovation and teamwork. You'll be responsible for preparing examination rooms, documenting patient care, and assisting in various medical procedures. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and eager to develop your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) required within 180 days.
• CPR certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment.
• Document patient care using electronic medical record software.
• Assist providers with minor in-office procedures.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA)

CPR Certification

Experience as a Medical Assistant or EMT

Experience with Electronic Medical Record Software

Phlebotomy

Administering Injections/Immunizations

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Software

Job description

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Details:

• Location: Reliant Medical Group, a Part of Optum: 5 Neponset St, Worcester, MA 01606


• Schedule: Per Diem


• Specialty: Internal Medicine

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments


• Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs


• Document patient care using electronic medical record software


• Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis and handle patient specimen samples


• Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations


• Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in

Qualifications - External

Required Qualification:

• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or you must be willing to attain that certification within 180 days of the start date


• CPR certification or you must be willing to attain that certification within 90 days of the start date

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active medical assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA or RMA)


• CPR certification


• Experience working as a Medical Assistant or EMT


• Experience with electronic medical record software


• Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.