Senior Medical Assistant

Optum; Fountain Hills (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus potential

18 days PTO + 9 holidays

Career development and training

Medical, dental, vision, Life & AD&D

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Fountain Hills, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support care across the continuum with a patient-centered approach. The role requires completing a MA program, CPR/BLS certification, and relevant experience; EPIC EMR experience is a plus.

You will join a team dedicated to high-quality care, with benefits including PTO, health plans, 401(k), and professional development. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and on-site work with competitive hourly pay between $18 and $32.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant or Military Medic program.
• Current CPR and/or BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• 3+ years of Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge/skills to activities that vary day to day.
• Demonstrates a moderate level of knowledge and skills in own function.
• Requires little assistance with standard and non-standard requests.
• Solves routine problems on own.
• Works with supervisor to solve more complex problems.
• Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet deadlines.
• Works with others as part of a team.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Team player

Education

High School or GED

Medical Assistant program

Military Medic program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Address: 16838 E Palisades Blvd, Bldg C, Suite 153, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Primary Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge/skills to activities that often vary from day to day
• Demonstrates a moderate level of knowledge and skills in own function
• Requires little assistance with standard and non-standard requests
• Solves routine problems on own
• Works with supervisor to solve more complex problems
• Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet agreed upon deadlines
• Works with others as part of a team

In Addition You May Be Eligible For

• Annual performance bonus potential
• 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO) which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 9 Paid Holidays
• Career development and training for other roles you may be interested
• Medical Plan options, Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance within 30 days of hire
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED
• Current CPR and/or BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Completion of a Medical Assistant or Military Medic program
• 3+ years of Medical Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Family Practice, Specialty, or Internal
• EMR experience - EPIC
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking
• Assisted with onboarding new staff

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $18 - $32 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.