Medical Assistant WellMed at Carrollton

UnitedHealth Group • Carrollton, TX

1d • $16 - $29

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in patient care at the appropriate skill level and provides care that meets or exceeds the standard expected of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice as delegated by and under the supervision of a provider. The role organizes the clinical environment and supports patient care, including assisting physicians and nursing personnel with procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider. The MA helps identify patient needs or problems and communicates relevant data to the provider or other clinical team members. The position also delivers quality customer service, follows policies and procedures for infection control and privacy, and completes mandatory training.

The MA performs clinical tasks such as operating diagnostic equipment without interpreting tests, removing staples from superficial wounds, changing wound dressings, obtaining cultures, administering non-intravenous medication, collecting specimens and blood, and performing EKGs. The MA rooms and prepares patients, documents care in medical records, coordinates care as directed, maintains exam rooms and equipment, follows infection-control precautions, and conducts limited telephone and in-person intake screenings.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain it within 180 days of employment, and current BLS certification at hire or within 30 days. The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer literacy with intermediate Excel skills, calm and effective responses in emergencies, and excellent communication and customer service skills. Employees must complete required tuberculosis screening and provide proof of immunity to specified diseases.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification, or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers, including written exam and in-person assessment, at time of hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer literacy with intermediate Excel skills.
• Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Tuberculosis screening and proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation, documented vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull more than 35 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery.
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.
• Ability to discriminate shades of color when reading dipsticks.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant’s practice, including operating diagnostic equipment without interpreting tests, removing staples from superficial wounds, changing wound dressings, obtaining cultures, administering non-intravenous medication, collecting specimens and blood, and performing EKGs.
• Perform quality-control checks on equipment and prepare and sterilize medical equipment using an autoclave.
• Room patients according to policy and procedure and prepare them for examination.
• Record patient-care documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians and company standards and policies.
• Respect patient confidentiality and treat patients with courtesy and respect.
• Organize, stock, and clean exam and treatment rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Practice standard infection-control precautions.
• Conduct telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and information gathering that does not require clinical judgment.
• Support and follow Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 18 days of PTO.
• Closed on major holidays.
• Medical Assistant certification fee reimbursement.
• 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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