Medical Assistant MA

UnitedHealth Group • Muncie, IN

205d • $16 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The position is located at American Health Network, a Part of Optum in Muncie, IN, with a schedule of Monday - Friday between 7am-6pm, and no evenings, weekends, or holidays. The specialty is Family Practice.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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 OR Active EMT certification accredited
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or you must be willing to attain that certification within 9 months of start date

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification
• Additional healthcare certifications including ARRT, CEHRS, CBCS, CMAA, CPT
• EMR/EHR experience
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician
• Experience with NextGen medical record software
• Experience with medical front office and back office duties including vitals, phlebotomy, injections, casting/splinting, administering medications, referrals, prior authorizations, and insurance verification

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilizing equipment
• Room patients, obtain health history, check vital signs and perform EKG's
• Administer injections and collect specimens
• Document patient care using NextGen electronic medical record software
• Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals, answer calls and complete paperwork
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with minor, in-office procedures

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

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