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About the Role

The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level, performing duties within their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of, a provider. The MA organizes the clinical environment, supports patient care situations, assists physicians and nursing personnel, identifies patient needs, and delivers quality customer service while ensuring policy and procedures are followed.

Responsibilities

Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant’s practice.
Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests).
Removes staples from superficial wounds.
Changes wound dressing and obtains cultures.
Administers non-intravenous medication.
Performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques.
Collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary.
Performs EKGs.
Performs quality control checks on equipment.
Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave.
Rooms patients according to policy and procedures.
Prepares patient for examination.
Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.
Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect.
Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments.
Practices standard infection control precautions.
Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge.
Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment.
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire.
Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Skills

Medical Assistant certification
BLS certification
Basic computer literacy
Intermediate Excel skills
Medical terminology
Emergency response
Communication skills
Customer service skills
ICD-10 coding (preferred)
CPT coding (preferred)
Bilingual (preferred)

Location

Remote
Onsite

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant (preferred)

Education Level

High school graduate or GED equivalent
Medical Assistant certification

Salary/Compensations

$19.00 to $25.00 per hour

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
$2500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

About the Company

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, believes all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care.
UnitedHealth Group's mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.
UnitedHealth Group is committed to mitigating its impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

Equal Opportunity

UnitedHealth Group 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.