Medical Assistant

UnitedHealth Group • Colorado Springs, CO

14d • $19 - $25 • 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 position is located at 1633 Medical Center Point, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care setting as a Medical Assistant or EMT.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel to various OptumCare Colorado clinic locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate behavior and communication that reflect the company’s commitment to 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 the clinician’s 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 the MA’s certification.
• Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain lab specimen logs as appropriate.
• Assist the clinician 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 the completion of appropriate forms, tracking, and transport.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
• $4,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED