Medical Assistant - Eugene, OR

UnitedHealth Group Inc.•Eugene, OR

51d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum's Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California, to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions. Position in this function works to assist OMG providers in providing health care at OMG clinic locations. The Medical Assistant serves the patient and the provider by gathering and maintaining the necessary medical information in a cheerful, friendly, personable manner; providing quality patient care and helping to establish rapport between the physician and patient.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
MA Certification from the AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT, or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire
Healthcare provider level CPR/BLS certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

1+ years of Medical Assistant experience
Experience with electronic medical record systems

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for examination and treatment and documents chief complaints
Obtains patient histories and vital signs and records accurately in the Electronic Medical Record
Assists with patient exams, procedures and collection of specimens as assigned
Retrieves laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per physician's instructions
Understands and interprets current immunization schedule. Administers injections safely
Stocks supplies and prepares exam rooms and instruments for examinations, testing or minor surgeries
Responds to incoming phone calls and refers if necessary. Calls patients as necessary to follow up and/or schedule appointments