Medical Assistant MA Morgan Clinic Corpus Christi Texas

UnitedHealth Group • Alice, TX • 3d ago

Requisition number: 2365571

Job category: Healthcare Delivery, Clinical Services Operations

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).

Positions 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 of a Medical Assistant's practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs

Performs quality control checks on equipment

Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave

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

Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner

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

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

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

Practices standard infection control precautions

Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge

Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)

Performs all other 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:

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

Assistants who are hired prior to receiving their certification are expected to perform at the same level as a "certified" Medical Assistant

Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire

Proven knowledge of medical terminology

Basic computer literacy including basic Word, Excel, Outlook and EMR systems

Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

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

Proven good communication and customer service skills

Bilingual in Spanish

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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