Medical Assistant- Bilingual Preferred at Optum Hyde Park

UnitedHealth Group•Tampa, FL

9h•$18 - $25

About The Position

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 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.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED or equivalent
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with a MA school diploma, or relevant and equivalent medical assisting experience
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) or the ability to attain within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
2+ years of relevant back office, medical assisting experience for those without an accredited Medical Assistant diploma or RMA or CMA designation; CMA or RMA will be considered in lieu of experience
Proven solid phlebotomy skills
Proven ability to read, write and speak the Spanish language fluently

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