Medical Assistant Float - WellMed DFW East

UnitedHealth Group • Duncanville, TX

4d • $16 - $29

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level and is expected to meet or exceed the standard of care of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice as delegated by and under the supervision of a provider. The role organizes the clinical environment, supports physicians and nursing personnel, assists with identifying patient needs or problems, and communicates relevant information to providers and other clinical team members. The MA provides quality customer service and follows policies and procedures, including infection control, privacy, and confidentiality requirements, and completes mandatory training.

This position mainly supports the DFW East Team 1, with clinics in Arlington, Duncanville, DeSoto, and Dallas. Travel to various locations is required based on business needs. The position involves physical requirements including lifting, pushing, or pulling more than 35 pounds with assistance; standing for extended periods; and using fine motor skills to operate equipment or machinery. It may occasionally involve exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification, or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants hired before certification are expected to perform at the same level as certified Medical Assistants.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers, including written exam and in-person assessment, at hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Basic computer literacy and intermediate Excel skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel to various locations based on business needs.
• Tuberculosis screening and proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation, documented vaccination, or a doctor’s diagnosis of disease.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull more than 35 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery.
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.
• Ability to discriminate shades of color when reading a dipstick.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant’s practice, including operating diagnostic equipment without interpreting tests; removing staples from superficial wounds; changing wound dressings and obtaining cultures; administering non-intravenous medication; collecting simple specimens using noninvasive techniques; collecting blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary collection; and performing EKGs.
• Perform quality control checks on equipment and prepare and sterilize medical equipment using an autoclave.
• Room patients according to policy and procedures and prepare them for examination.
• Record patient care documentation accurately and in a timely manner in the medical record.
• Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians and in accordance with company standards and policies.
• Respect patient confidentiality and treat patients with courtesy and respect.
• Organize, stock, and clean examination and treatment rooms, and sterilize instruments.
• Follow standard infection control precautions.
• Conduct telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and information gathering without exercising judgment based on clinical knowledge.
• Support and follow the Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
• Travel to various clinic locations based on business needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Complete mandatory training and follow applicable policies and procedures.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus available for external candidates.
• 18 days of PTO.
• Closed on major holidays.
• Medical Assistant certification fee reimbursement.
• 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED