Medical Assistant WellMed at Medical District Fort Worth, TX

UnitedHealth Group • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) plays a crucial role in providing patient care at an appropriate skill level, ensuring a standard of care that meets or exceeds expectations. This position involves organizing the clinical environment and supporting patient care situations under the supervision of a provider or physician. The MA is responsible for various clinical tasks, assisting in identifying patient needs, and delivering quality customer service while adhering to policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or ability to obtain it within 180 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers at time of hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Proven good communication and customer service skills.
• Tuberculosis screening and proof of immunity to certain diseases.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice.
• Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests).
• Removes staples from superficial wounds and changes wound dressings.
• Obtains cultures and administers non-intravenous medication.
• Performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or capillary.
• Performs EKGs and quality control checks on equipment.
• Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave.
• Rooms patients according to policy and procedures and prepares them for examination.
• Records patient care documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards, and policies.
• Respects patient confidentiality and treats patients with courtesy and respect.
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms, and sterilizes instruments.
• Practices standard infection control precautions.
• Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $1,500 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates
• Incentive Bonus 2 times a year
• 18 days of PTO & Closed On Major Holidays
• MA Certification Fee 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