Medical Assistant Optum Palmetto

UnitedHealth Group•Palmetto, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team at Optum Palmetto. This role is an opportunity to be part of a company that is going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. The Medical Assistant reports to the Center Administrator and provides routine patient care within his/her level of training and functions under the direction/guidance of the clinical supervisor and/or the physician in accordance with relevant state statutes. You will 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 registration or the ability to obtain the designation within 180 days of employment
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) or the ability to obtain within 30 days

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant or related experience in a medical setting
ICD-9/10 and CPT coding experience
Phlebotomy Skills
Microsoft experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency

Responsibilities

Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate commitment to superior customer service, including quality and care and concern with each and every internal and external customer
Under direction and supervision of physician, administers medications, administers immunizations, EKGs, ear washes, and other patient services. Assists in simple office and minor surgical procedures. Assists with the education of the patient and/or family as directed by the physician
Performs venipuncture under the direction of a physician or advance care practitioner
Contacts patients as needed to give testing results instructions from the physician and scheduling of necessary visits. Answers telephone inquiries and triage calls. Responsible for all laboratory duties including drawing, spinning, prepping blood for testing and maintaining appropriate logs. Acts as liaison between all independent lab services and the center