Medical Assistant WellMed at Fort Pierce

UnitedHealth Group • Fort Pierce, FL • 15h ago

Requisition number: 2335842

Job category: Healthcare Delivery, Clinical Services Operations

$2,200 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Explore opportunities with WellMed , part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and 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 or physician.

Duties include organizing the clinical environment and providing support in patient care situations. Support includes but is not limited to assisting the physician and nursing personnel and includes duties listed in the job functions below along with other various other procedures under the direct supervision of the provider or other members of the clinical team. The MA delivers quality customer service, ensures policies and procedures are followed including infection control, and privacy and confidentiality.

Primary Responsibilities:

Performs all duties within the scope of a MA's practice

Operates diagnostic equipment, removes staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques, collects blood specimens via venipuncture, and performs EKGs

Performs quality control checks on equipment

Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using autoclave

Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination

Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and timely

Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards, and policies

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect

Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms, and sterilizes equipment

Practices standard infection control precautions

Supports and follows Standard Delegation of orders (SDO)

Performs all related duties 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 School graduate, GED or equivalent

Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment

Current BLS certification for healthcare providers at time of hire or within 30 days of hire

Proven knowledge of medical terminology

Demonstrated basic computer literacy

Proven intermediate Excel skills

Proven solid communication skills

Demonstrated ability to react calmly in emergency situations

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 of experience as a Medical Assistant

Proven knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

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.

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