Medical Assistant Optum Primary Care - Trafalgar IN

UnitedHealth Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Trafalgar, Indiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Prepare examination rooms, obtain patient vitals, and document care using electronic medical record software. Assist providers with minor procedures and handle administrative tasks such as scheduling and prior authorizations.

Qualifications

You have a Medical Assistant diploma, technical certificate, or certification, or at least one year of relevant experience. You are skilled in preparing exam rooms, sterilizing equipment, obtaining vital signs, administering medications, and documenting patient care using EMR software.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical Assistant diploma

Medical Assistant certification

EMT certification

CPR certification

electronic medical record software

vital signs

injections

immunizations

phlebotomy

urinalysis

medications administration

scheduling appointments

prior authorizations

medication refills

referrals

Job Description

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates


Opportunities with American Health Network (AHN), part of the Optum family of businesses. Here, you’ll be part of a team that offers quality, affordable care that’s backed by a global organization, committed to improving the lives of those we serve. We operate in over 70 medical offices in Indiana and Ohio with 1,200 employees. Our markets are continuing to grow and we’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality care to join our team in provider or office positions. As a health-focused organization, we will empower you with resources that support your work-life flexibility as well as your physical, emotional and financial well-being. This is an opportunity to join a team that helps people feel their best and a chance to discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.


Location: 106 S SR 135, Trafalgar, In 46181

Schedule: 7:30am-5pm 4 days per week / No evenings, weekends, or holidays!

Specialty: Family Practice


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments
  • Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs
  • Document patient care using electronic medical record software
  • Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations
  • Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing
  • Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed


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 Qualification:

  • Medical Assistant diploma, technical certificate or certification OR 1+ years of experience performing the critical skills of a medical assistant after on-the-job training OR Current enrollment in an accredited medical assistant training program OR Active EMT certification accredited


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active medical assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA or RMA)
  • CPR certification
  • Experience working as a Medical Assistant or EMT
  • Experience with electronic medical record software
  • Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications.
  • Experience performing medical front office tasks including scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, medication refills and referrals


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.


UnitedHealth Group 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.


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

UnitedHealth Group

We serve 100 million people, a role that comes with a profound responsibility — to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. Today, health care isn’t working as well as it should. It’s too complicated, too expensive and unreachable for far too many. We are using our reach, expertise and ingenuity to improve it and empowering our talented team members — doctors and nurses among them — to find solutions for patients. We are evolving our business by deepening our focus on preventive care and transforming our systems, culture and services to keep people healthy. And we are innovating to make care easier to navigate, afford and get. Our goal is simple: health care that works — and works better — for you, your communities and for America.
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