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Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together

The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level. They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or exceeds that of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of, a provider (TX) or physician (FL)

Position in this function organizes the clinical environment and provides support in patient care situations. Support includes but is not limited to assisting physicians and nursing personnel, including those skills listed under Job Functions below along with various other procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider. The MA assists in identifying patient needs or problems and communicating data to the provider or other members of the clinical team. The MA delivers quality customer service. Ensures policy and procedures are followed including infection control, privacy and confidentiality. Completes mandatory training.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties within the scope ofa MedicalAssistant’s practice.Operates diagnosticequipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staplesfrom superficial wounds,changes wounddressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performssimple specimencollection via noninvasive techniques andcollectsblood specimens via venipunctureor viacapillary, performs EKGs.Performs qualitycontrol checks on equipment. Preparesand sterilizesmedical equipment using the autoclave

• Rooms patientsaccordingtopolicyand procedures, prepares patient forexamination

• Records patient caredocumentation in the medical recordaccuratelyandina timelymanner

• Coordinates patient care as directed byphysicians, companystandardsandpolicies

• Respects patient confidentialityat all times and treatspatients with courtesyandrespect

• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments

• Practices standard infection controlprecautions

• Telephoneand in-personscreeninglimited to intake andgatheringof information without requiringthe exercise of judgmentbased on clinical knowledge

• Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)

• Performs all otherrelatedduties as assigned

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High schoolgraduate orGEDequivalent

• Current, nationallyrecognized Medical Assistant certification or the abilityto obtain the certification within 180 days of employment . Medical Assistants who are hired prior to receivingtheir certification are expected to perform at the same level as a “certified”Medical Assistant

• Current BLS certification(throughan approved American Heart Association TrainingCenter ortheMilitaryTrainingNetwork) at time of hire orwithin 30 days of hire

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Basiccomputer literacywith intermediate Excel skills

• Proven abilityto react calmlyand effectivelyin emergencysituations

• Proven good communication and customer service skills

• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+years ofexperienceas a Medical Assistant

• Knowledge ofICD-10 and CPT coding

• Bilingual

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Abilityto lift, push orpull >35 lbs. with assistance

• Abilityto standforextended periods of time

• Abilityto usefinemotor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery

• Abilityto receive andcomprehend instructions verballyand/orin writing

• Abilityto use logical reasoningfor simple and complexproblem solving

• Occasionallyrequiresexposureto communicable diseases or bodilyfluids

• Abilityto discriminate shades of colorwhen readingdipstick

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.