Medical Assistant - Sandy, UT

UnitedHealth Group•Sandy, UT

1d•$16 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs patient-oriented procedures under the direction and supervision of a clinician, RN, or LVN to support safe and appropriate patient care. The MA assists clinicians with minor medical and surgical procedures and performs clerical and administrative duties related to patient care. The role requires travel to other clinic locations, a mobile unit, and skilled nursing facility screenings. The position emphasizes superior customer service, quality care, and responsible handling of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA. The MA supports clinicians by anticipating needs and carrying out orders; welcoming and escorting patients; obtaining, recording, and reporting vital signs and other pertinent information; documenting procedures; maintaining exam, treatment, and specimen-processing areas and medical equipment; and completing or assisting with forms, tracking, and transport. The role offers development opportunities and includes a $4,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. Hourly pay ranges from $16 to $29, based on full-time employment and factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience.
BLS certification, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
Electronic medical records (EMR) experience.
Experience in primary care, internal medicine, or specialty care such as pediatrics, pain management, cardiology, urology, orthopedics, oncology, senior care, OBGYN, or urgent care.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate behavior and communication skills that reflect the company’s commitment to superior customer service, quality care, and concern for internal and external customers.
Travel to cover other clinic locations, a mobile unit, and skilled nursing facility screenings.
Use, protect, and disclose patients’ protected health information only in accordance with HIPAA standards.
Anticipate the clinician’s needs and carry out orders.
Check patients’ arrival status and escort them from the waiting area to exam rooms and to ancillary services as needed.
Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to an RN, LVN, or clinician.
Ensure proper documentation of all procedures.
Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas, specimen-processing areas, and medical equipment.
Complete or assist with the completion of appropriate forms, tracking, and transport.