Medical Assistant- WellMed

UnitedHealth Group•San Antonio, TX

11h•$16 - $29

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level and is responsible for meeting or exceeding the standard of care expected 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 in Texas or a physician in Florida. The role organizes the clinical environment and supports physicians and nursing personnel in patient-care situations, including procedures performed under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider. The MA helps identify patient needs or problems and communicates relevant information to the provider or other clinical-team members. The role also delivers quality customer service, follows policies and procedures for infection control, privacy, and confidentiality, and completes mandatory training. The MA performs clinical duties such as operating diagnostic equipment without interpreting tests, removing staples from superficial wounds, changing wound dressings, obtaining cultures, administering non-intravenous medication, collecting specimens and blood samples, and performing EKGs. The MA also prepares and sterilizes equipment, rooms patients, documents care, coordinates care as directed, and maintains exam and treatment rooms. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment, and current BLS certification at hire or within 30 days of hire. Pay is $16–$29 per hour based on full-time employment, and external candidates are offered a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits mentioned include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

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.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Basic computer literacy and intermediate Excel skills.
Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
Complete required tuberculosis screening and provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis through laboratory 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

One or more years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Perform duties within the scope of Medical Assistant practice, including operating diagnostic equipment without interpreting tests; removing staples from superficial wounds; changing wound dressings and obtaining cultures; administering non-intravenous medication; collecting specimens and blood samples by venipuncture or capillary methods; and performing EKGs.
Perform quality-control checks on equipment.
Prepare and sterilize medical equipment using an autoclave.
Room patients according to policy and procedure 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 company standards and policies.
Treat patients courteously and respectfully while maintaining confidentiality.
Organize, stock, and clean examination and treatment rooms; sterilize instruments.
Follow standard infection-control precautions and applicable policies and procedures.
Conduct telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and information gathering that does not require clinical judgment.
Support and follow the Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
Assist physicians and nursing personnel and communicate patient needs or problems to providers and other clinical-team members.
Complete mandatory training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.