Standard Medical Assistant - Colorado Springs Area
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
We are currently offering a $4000 sign on bonus for full time
external hires! Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the
planet with 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 reliable. There's
no room for error. Join us at Optum Colorado, a division of
UnitedHealth Group 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
- Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to
travel to client or patient sites within a designated area
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement 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 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 Spanish
- Willing to travel to various OptumCare CO clinic locations as
needed To 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 employment.Careers with Optum.
Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant
objective; make the health system 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 Residents Only: The hourly range for Colorado residents is
$19.50 to $23.00/hr. 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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