Medical Assistant - Corvallis, Albany, Philomath, OR

UnitedHealth Group

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Corvallis, Oregon

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care by preparing patients for exams, obtaining vital signs, and documenting information in the EHR. They also assist practitioners with clinical procedures, manage patient communications, and maintain the cleanliness of exam rooms.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and a certificate from a medical assistant program, or can obtain one within 60 days. You must also have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or be able to obtain it within 90 days. This role involves providing direct patient care, assisting practitioners, and managing patient records.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical assistant program certificate

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

EHR

Injections

Job Description

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates 

 We have multiple opportunities throughout Corvallis, Albany, and Philomath within our Primary Care and Specialty Clinics which include Dermatology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Immediate Care, Neurology, Orthopedics, Sleep Medicine, Urology, Endocrinology, and OB/GYN.

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Medical Assistant provides patient care in accordance with established methods and techniques and conforms to recognized standards. The Medical Assistant assists practitioner in performing procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within
  • Directs patient flow and prepares patients for exams
  • Obtains chief complaint, patient history, vital signs, and any other pertinent information and ensures accurate documentation in the EHR in a timely manner
  • Retrieves and communicates laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per practitioner’s instructions
  • Accepts and returns patient phone calls in a timely manner, as per provider direction, with accurate documentation
  • Assists providers with clinical procedures as directed per national standards of practice
  • Improves the quality of care through continuing education and self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes attendance and participation in most in-services/department meetings and remaining current on clinic/department policies and procedures
  • Proactively monitors provider schedules for accuracy
  • Performs injections under direct supervision of provider per clinic policy, as needed
  • Actively participate in the cleaning of shared work areas. Keeping exam rooms clean, neat and stocked
  • Participates in the orientation and training of new employees

 
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 school diploma or equivalent
  • Certificate from a medical assistant program (AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT) or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire

 
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Primary Care and Specialty Clinics
  • Proven effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues to patients and caregivers as well as internal team members
  • Proven ability to work well with providers, clinical staff, and patients
  • Proven ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work
  • Proven ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations
  • Proven ability to work with a diverse population and understand the age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers
  • Proven ability to tactfully discuss issues and develop cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

 
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.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.   

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

UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We are 340,000 colleagues in two distinct and complementary businesses working to help build a modern, high-performing health system through improved access, affordability, outcomes and experiences. Optum delivers care aided by technology and data, empowering people, partners and providers with the guidance and tools they need to achieve better health. UnitedHealthcare offers a full range of health benefits, enabling affordable coverage, simplifying the health care experience and delivering access to high-quality care. We work with governments, employers, partners and providers to care for 147 million people and share a vision of a value-based system of care that provides compassionate and equitable care. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission calls us, our values guide us and our diverse culture connects us as we seek to improve care for the consumers we are privileged to serve and their communities. Click below to search careers or join our social communities: • Search & apply for careers at careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/ • Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/UnitedHealthGrp • Follow and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/unitedhealthgroup • Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/unitedhealthgroup More about UnitedHealth Group can be found at unitedhealthgroup.com/
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