Medical Assistant

UnitedHealth Group•Colorado Springs, CO

8h•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant position is responsible for coordinating and assisting the provider to ensure safe quality/cost-effective service and care for the people within the practice population. This position will also be responsible for providing technical clinical services and clerical support for the delivery of quality patient care as directed by licensed staff, a physician, or a mid-level practitioner.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program
BLS/CPR required upon hire
Proficiency with MS Outlook

Nice To Haves

Current MA Certification
1+ years of clinic experience
EMR / ECW

Responsibilities

Working the front desk to be the first friend face to greet patients
Collects patient assessment data to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint/symptoms, and current medications for assessment by licensed staff
Prepares the patient for provider evaluation by obtaining specimens, positioning for exams, listing medications, and assisting during exams and procedures
Maintains work area, exam treatment, and lab in a clean, safe manner; restock with supplies as needed
Assists with lab procedures by collecting urine specimens, collecting, and preparing blood samples for reference lab; labeling all specimens with accurate patient ID as ordered by the physician
Documents patient information in the medical record to include updated treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, and patient concerns, etc.
Assists and processes all scripts, referrals, and authorizations as needed
Manages flow of patient care, while ensuring phones are being answered, and appointments are as efficient as possible
Schedules patients for injections and infusions
Orders supplies and medications. Check both into and out of inventory
Performs diagnostic testing procedures