Medical Assistant WellMed at Fort Pierce

UnitedHealth Group•Fort Pierce, FL

5d•$16 - $29

About The Position

Explore opportunities with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level. They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or exceeds that of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of a provider or physician. Duties include organizing the clinical environment and providing support in patient care situations. Support includes but is not limited to assisting the physician and nursing personnel and includes duties listed in the job functions below along with other various other procedures under the direct supervision of the provider or other members of the clinical team. The MA delivers quality customer service, ensures policies and procedures are followed including infection control, and privacy and confidentiality. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

High School graduate, GED or equivalent
Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers at time of hire or within 30 days of hire
Proven knowledge of medical terminology
Demonstrated basic computer literacy
Proven intermediate Excel skills
Proven solid communication skills
Demonstrated ability to react calmly in emergency situations
This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
Proven knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

Responsibilities

Performs all duties within the scope of a MA’s practice
Operates diagnostic equipment, removes staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques, collects blood specimens via venipuncture, and performs EKGs
Performs quality control checks on equipment
Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using autoclave
Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and timely
Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards, and policies
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect
Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms, and sterilizes equipment
Practices standard infection control precautions
Supports and follows Standard Delegation of orders (SDO)
Performs all related duties as assigned