Medical Assistant MA Avon IN

UnitedHealth Group•Avon, IN

11d•$16 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Opportunities with American Health Network (AHN), part of the Optum family of businesses. Here, you’ll be part of a team that offers quality, affordable care that’s backed by a global organization, committed to improving the lives of those we serve. We operate in over 70 medical offices in Indiana and Ohio with 1,200 employees. Our markets are continuing to grow and we’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality care to join our team in provider or office positions. As a health-focused organization, we will empower you with resources that support your work-life flexibility as well as your physical, emotional and financial well-being. This is an opportunity to join a team that helps people feel their best and a chance to discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. It is time to take your career to the next level. In this Medical Assistant role, you will learn from healthcare experts as you work side by side to provide care for patients in a clinic setting. At OptumCare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of business, you will build meaningful relationships with patients, their family members, health care providers and office staff while providing high quality direct patient care. Position Details: Location: 8607 East US Highway 36, Avon, IN 46123 Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM / No evenings, weekends, or holidays! Specialty: Family Medicine

Requirements

High school diploma or completion of an equivalent adult education program
Medical Assistant diploma, technical certificate or certification OR 1+ years of experience performing the critical skills of a Medical Assistant after on-the-job training OR current enrollment in an accredited Medical Assistant training program
Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, or RMA) or must be willing to attain that certification within 9 months of employment

Nice To Haves

Active medical assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA or RMA)
CPR certification
Experience working as a Medical Assistant or EMT
Experience with electronic medical record software
Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications
Experience performing medical front office tasks including scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, medication refills and referrals

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments
Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs
Document patient care using electronic medical record software
Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations
Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing
Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed