As a Medical Assistant you will provide direct patient care assist with procedures document patient information and maintain infection control in a clinic setting.

Requisition Number: 2356127
$6000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
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It is time to take your career to the next level. As a Medical Assistant at Optum you will learn from health care experts as you work side by side to provide care for patients in a clinic setting. You will build meaningful relationships with patients their family members health care providers and office staff while providing high quality direct patient care. We'll offer you more than talent resources and can-do culture. We'll offer you a chance to improve the lives of others while helping improve the lives of millions.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Delivering high quality patient care through face-to-face telephone and electronic contact with for the purpose of examination treatment monitoring and preparation for diagnostic tests or procedure
• Collection and documentation of patient information to include vital signs chief complaint review of medications allergies health risk screen information status of extended care benefits and other services
• Assist physicians and nursing personnel with injections EKGs phlebotomy and other patient care procedures as directed
• Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians company standards and policies
• Assist with tasking phone calls and messages; document all actions taken
• Proper concise and complete EMR documentation and paper-based documentation for all assessments and procedures
• Prepare and clean patient rooms set up instruments and equipment according to protocol while maintaining infection control

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 GED or equivalent experience
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Active Interim or Medical Assistant Certified (MA-C) through the Washington State Department of Health
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Phlebotomy certification
• 1+ years of experience working as an Medical Assistant
• Bilingual English and Spanish

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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 $22.00 to $30.00 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.