Bilingual Medical Assistant

UnitedHealth Group • Hialeah, FL

295d • $16 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration or the ability to obtain the designation within 180 days of employment
• Current CPR and/or BLS certification or the ability to attain the certification within 30 days of employment
• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant or related experience in a medical setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Bilingual Spanish / English
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Nice To Haves

• ICD-9 / 10 and CPT coding experience
• Microsoft Office Suite experience

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nursing personnel with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy and other patient care procedures
• Maintain established quality control standards
• Record and process patient care documentation quickly and accurately in EMR
• Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies
• Organize, stock and clean exam and treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
• Maintain quality control standards and required Medical Assistant and CPR certifications

Benefits

• $2,200 Sign On Bonus for external candidates
• Incentive Bonus 2 times per year
• 18 Days of PTO - Closed On Major Holidays
• Certification Reimbursement
• 401K Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED