Sr. Medical Assistant

Taleo; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life & AD&D

401(k) Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's OptumCare is seeking a Sr. Medical Assistant in the Mesa area to support care across the continuum. You will perform MA duties, apply clinical knowledge, and collaborate with the care team to ensure smooth operations.

A 30-day clock to obtain CPR/BLS if needed will be expected. Qualified candidates have a Medical Assistant program completion and 3+ years of MA experience; EPIC EMR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of a Medical Assistant program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Sr. Medical Assistant (2380916)

Sr. Medical Assistant - 2380916

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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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:

• 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

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.

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
• 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 $18.00 to $32.00 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 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.

OptumCare is 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.

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

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group 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.

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