Primary Care Medical Assistant: Patient Care Champion

Optum; Westwego (LA); In loco; USD 22.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

Descrizione del lavoro

UnitedHealthcare in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care within a primary care team, supporting physicians, nurse practitioners, and care managers, while upholding HIPAA and OSHA standards.

The role includes pre-exam assessments, patient education, self-management support, coordinating care, maintaining clean exam rooms, triaging calls, and documenting encounters in the EMR to ensure smooth clinic flow and quality patient outcomes.

Competenze

• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• 1+ years of clinic experience or related medical setting.
• Computer experience
• Knowledge of OSHA/HIPAA compliance

Mansioni

• Provide patient care including assessments prior to exam.
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with procedures and orders.
• Coordinate communication among care team members.
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms and dispose/clean instruments.
• Triage phone calls and document encounters in EMR.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and support self-management education.
• Participate in team huddles and ensure EMR readiness for visits.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

EMR skills

Professionalism

Strumenti

EMR software

Descrizione del lavoro

UnitedHealthcare in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care within a primary care team, supporting physicians, nurse practitioners, and care managers, while upholding HIPAA and OSHA standards.

The role includes pre-exam assessments, patient education, self-management support, coordinating care, maintaining clean exam rooms, triaging calls, and documenting encounters in the EMR to ensure smooth clinic flow and quality patient outcomes.