Medical Assistant - Opportunities Nationwide
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Everett
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a
culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is
what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's
improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about
another gadget, it's about making health care data available
wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's
no room for error. Join us and start doing -your life's best
work.(sm)The -Medical Assistant -(MA) is responsible for performing
patient-oriented procedures under the direction and supervision of
a clinician, RN, or LVN to ensure safe and appropriate patient
care. - The MA assists the clinician with minor medical and
surgical procedures; performs a broad spectrum of clerical and
administrative duties related to the delivery of patient care
assistance.Primary Responsibilities:
- Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that
demonstrate the company's commitment to superior customer service,
including quality care and concern with internal and external
customers
- Use, protect, and disclose patients -protected health
information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
- Anticipate the clinician's needs and carries out orders
- Check for patients' arrival status and escorts patients from
waiting area to exam rooms. Escorts patients to ancillary services
as needed
- Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent
patient information to RN, LVN, or clinician
- Perform various medical procedures and medication
administration as appropriate for their certification
- Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain lab
specimen logs as appropriate
- Assist clinician with procedures as requested
- Ensure proper documentation of all procedures
- Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas, specimen
processing areas, and medical equipment
- Complete or assist with the completion of appropriate forms,
tracking, transport, etc.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 diploma or GED
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or relevant
experience
- BLS certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of
hire
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
-doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local -regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, -prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without -reasonable accommodation - Preferred
Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in an ambulatory care setting or
experience in the military as a Medical Assistant/EMT
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
- Experience in primary care or specialty care such as
pediatrics, pain management, cardiology, urology, orthopedics,
oncology, senior care, obgyn, urgent care
- Bilingual English and SpanishTo protect the health and safety
of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth
Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose
COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In
addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19
vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function.
UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19
vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination
requirements and will obtain the necessary information from
candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates
must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without
reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination
requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or
termination of employmentCareers with Optum. -Here's the idea. We
built an entire organization around one giant objective; make
health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we
use the world's large accumulation of health-related information,
or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits
for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and
uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group
family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds
and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to
reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high
performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter.
Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular
opportunity to do -your life's best work.(sm)Colorado, Connecticut
or Nevada Residents Only: The hourly range for Colorado residents
is $16.00 to $23.51. The hourly range for Connecticut/Nevada
residents is $16.00 to $25.77. Pay is based on several factors
including but not limited to education, work experience,
certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group
offers 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
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.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. - - -
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