Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

UnitedHealth Group•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs patient-oriented procedures under the direction and supervision of a clinician or RN to ensure 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. This role is based at a pediatric office in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of a Medical Assistant program or relevant experience.
BLS certification or willingness to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
At least 1 year of medical assistant experience.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in an ambulatory care setting or experience as a Medical Assistant/EMT.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience.
Pediatrics experience.
Bilingual English and Spanish.
Willingness to travel to various OptumCare Colorado clinic locations as needed.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate behavior and communication skills that support superior customer service, quality care, and concern for internal and external customers.
Use, protect, and disclose patients’ protected health information only in accordance with HIPAA standards.
Anticipate clinician needs and carry out orders.
Check patients’ arrival status and escort them from the waiting area to exam rooms and, as needed, to ancillary services.
Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to an RN, LVN, or clinician.
Perform medical procedures and administer medications as appropriate for certification, including VFC.
Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain specimen logs as appropriate.
Assist clinicians with procedures as requested.
Ensure proper documentation of all procedures.
Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and medical equipment.
Complete or assist with appropriate forms, tracking, and transport.