Senior Medical Assistant - Kansas City, MO

UnitedHealth Group•Kansas City, MO

3d•$18 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Optum Serve Medical Assistant for the Dedicated network provides clinically competent delivery of quality medical care services required during Optum Serve operations within their scope of practice. The MA working at any Optum Serve site is responsible for safe patient care and ensuring adherence to all Optum Serve Policies and Procedures. All Optum Serve on-site staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated per CDC guidelines. This role is patient-facing and can require working in a clinical setting. It is customer-facing with high expectations for operational excellence. Hours may vary based on location, patient volume, and business needs.

Requirements

Associate degree in medical assisting and/or graduation from an accredited vocational Medical Assistant program, and /or as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
IF required by state of operation: Maintains unrestricted and in good standing certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Phlebotomy Certification from accrediting training course, when required by state requirements or phlebotomy experience
Active/Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Must be able to successfully pass National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation
4+ years of relevant clinical experience (i.e., Primary Care, Family Care, Internal Medicine, Occupational Health, or Urgent Care)
Willingness to complete CAOCH and Drug Testing Collection Certifications

Nice To Haves

Current certification in Audio and Drug Testing Collection
Experience working with Veterans, Service Members and Federal Employees
Experience performing EKG, PFTs, ABIs, venipuncture, lab processing, etc.

Responsibilities

Exhibit excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills, in addition to attention to detail
Build rapport with team members, internal and external customers, and management by demonstrating a strong customer service orientation and genuine compassion. Provide empathetic and patient-centered care, ensuring that all interactions are respectful, supportive, and focused on the well-being of patients and colleagues. Foster a collaborative team environment by actively participating in team activities, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive and cohesive work atmosphere
Always act professionally with minimal supervision as a representative of Optum Serve
Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and solve moderately complex problems while working both independently and collaboratively with others. Organize workload, set priorities, complete assignments in a timely manner, and utilize resources appropriately while complying with organizational standards
Maintain compliance with Optum Serve and Federal, State, and Local regulatory, contractual, and organizational guidelines including HIPAA as outlined in training and policies/procedures, quality assurance, and improvement processes. Abide by all Optum Serve and Contractual policies and procedures to comply with all infection control, quality assurance, and protocols
Be punctual for work attendance and abide by the work schedule. Be present and remain on site during scheduled hours
If fluent in other languages, assist patients and providers with translation as necessary and to the limit allowed by qualifications/certification
Work with providers and operational teams to ensure reports are submitted timely and accurately. Assist in the preparation and delivery of reports for all lines of business
Provide proof of or be N95 Fit Tested depending on the scope of operations
Partner with Clinical Quality Leadership and other healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with all clinical policies and training programs, maintain and enhance quality assurance processes, adhere to best practices and clinical guidelines, participate in performance improvement initiatives, engage in continuous professional development
Provide support to providers and other clinical/nonclinical staff members. Direct individual patient care activities and coordinate with other staff members as required and within the appropriate scope of practice. Direct individual patient care activities and coordination including interviewing patients, measuring vital signs and records information on patient’s charts, drawing and collecting blood samples from patients, preparing specimens for laboratory analysis/ complete lab requisitions, and conducting a variety of diagnostic tests
Responsible for routine and basic front and back-office duties, to include answering phones, scheduling, and confirming appointments, preparing schedules, data entry (including referral contracts, post appointment information), prefill, document retrieval, filing, performing data entry, and assisting in the examination process of patients under the direction of a physician or other licensed provider
Skilled in utilizing EMR and MS Office Suite software applications
Manage supply inventory and escalate gaps as quickly as possible. Including the responsibility for daily logs, monthly, and yearly compliance logs
Maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed and professional appearance in accordance with the policy and/or as directed by leadership. Clothing, including scrubs for healthcare professionals, should be clean, in good repair, and properly fitting. Clothing that is faded, stained, discolored, torn, patched, ripped, frayed, or otherwise distressed is not acceptable. Clinical professionals should ensure their attire reflects a high standard of professionalism and cleanliness
Provide care for individuals with service animals, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Ensure that service animals are accommodated and that their presence is respected, providing necessary support and assistance to both the individual and their service animal
Apply proper patient identification practices and ensure HIPAA compliance
Changing exam room table paper, disinfecting surfaces, upkeep of tidiness of the entire clinic (exam rooms, bathrooms, waiting area, front office, lab room, etc.), ensuring all equipment is clean and presentable
Provide and ensure patient education is current and accurate, if within your scope of practice
Provide support to clinicians when needed in medical response to patients with medical needs and/or activate the Emergency Medical Services when an emergency happens
Assist with other duties of the site, including administrative work and any other duties as assigned during downtime. This list of functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary, in addition to any other functions as assigned by leadership or contract obligations
Supervise the flow of the site and ensure individuals working at the site comply with all applicable State wage, hour, and labor laws
Ensure individuals are provided on-duty rest breaks and at least a 30-minute off-the-clock meal period per applicable state laws
Ensure all individuals report all time worked and remain present during operation hours. Contractors will report through their respective agency’s timekeeping or time-tracking system
Ensure that all clinical and required training assigned to staff are completed in a timely manner. Oversee the completion of competency and proficiency examinations as scheduled, ensuring that all staff meet the necessary standards and qualifications
Work with Optum Serve representatives to ensure proper data reporting as needed and attend meetings when directed