Medical Assistant at WellMed Sun Lake/Lutz

Optum • Lutz, FL

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant position at WellMed, part of the Optum family, focuses on providing high-quality medical care to patients. The role involves assisting physicians and nursing personnel with various patient care procedures, maintaining quality control standards, and ensuring accurate patient documentation. This entry-level position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment dedicated to patient-centered care.

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.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 1 year of experience in a medical setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English / Spanish) language proficiency.
• ICD-9/10 and CPT coding experience.
• Microsoft 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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