Medical Assistant - Lehigh Acres FL
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posted on: November 24, 2022
Job Description:
****$2,500 sign on bonus for external hires***Careers with
MedExpress. At MedExpress, we believe in delivering quality,
convenient, affordable health care and exceeding our patients'
expectations. Our neighborhood medical centers are open every day
from 8-8 with a full medical team and no appointments necessary to
help patients get in, get healthy, and get back to what's really
important. We provide a broad scope of services including urgent
care, basic wellness and prevention, and employer health services.
As part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses,
we're working together to help people live healthier lives and to
help the health system work better for everyone. You can become
part of our elite team almost anywhere with 160 MedExpress centers
across the country and two administrative offices in Morgantown, WV
and Pittsburgh, PA. Join us and start doing your life's best
work.(sm)The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring the
well-being of patients and for providing a positive, supportive
environment for patients and other staff while working in
conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front
office and clinical staff. The successful Medical Assistant will
have strong communication skills and a dedication to customer
service and patient care.This role is center-based and requires
working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and
there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and
blood-borne pathogens. It requires the ability to stand and sit for
hours at a time (with some bending and stooping), ability to use
manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability
to lift 50 lbs. Hours may vary based on location, patient volume,
and business needs.Our teams utilize a collaborative working model
to build connections across our centers and communities. The
primary center for this position is [LOCATION], though you may also
operate in other local work sites on an as needed basis.Primary
Responsibilities:
Complete provider orders per state
and provider regulationsPerform Clinical Intake with patients to
include taking and recording vital signs and patient historyAssist
patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection,
exam preparation, etc.Complete occupational health testing
including such services as urine drug screens, breath alcohol
testing, hair testing and physicalsComplete patient referrals and
patient callbacks dailyProper, concise and complete EMR
documentation and paper-based documentation for all assessments and
proceduresOther duties as assigned such as new models of care and
new types of procedures, etc.Manage inventory of supplies; restock
exam/procedure roomsMaintain clinical supplies and equipment and
ensure proper storage of biohazardsPrepare patient rooms, set up
instruments and equipment according to protocolClean exam/procedure
rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain
infection controlYou'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 GEDCompletion
of a medical assistant training program and/or 1+ years of medical
assistant experience in an urgent care, physician, or emergency
room setting, or enrolled in an accredited Radiologic Technologist
programMust meet all other state requirements by law, including but
not limited to all state requirements, and licenses, where
applicable
In the state of Nebraska (NE), must
be registered with the NE Department of Health & Human Services as
a Medication Aide, or make arrangements with Clinical Leadership to
obtain promptly upon hireIf required by state must maintain current
certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association
of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Center for Competency
Testing (NCCT) or registration from the American Medical
Technologists (AMT), or any other recognized certifying body
approved by the BoardFull COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job
function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate
COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state
requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state
and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will
obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when
applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates
must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without
reasonable accommodationPreferred Qualifications:
Experience with employer health
services (including urine drug screens, breath alcohol, DOT
physicals, etc.) Direct experience with the following tasks:
Clinical intake, patient data
collection Laboratory specimen collection (blood-draw/venipuncture,
urine collection, point of care testing, etc.)Performing EKG
testingApplication of orthopedic devices, such as preformed
splintsPerforming basic wound careReview of basic instructions such
as use of patient assistive devices (crutch fitting &
walking)Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations
including OSHA and HIPAA requirementsKnowledge of computerized
information systems (EMR) used in clinical management settingsIf
the hired individual resides in Florida (office based or
telecommuting) this position requires the AHCA Level II background
check (fingerprinting) by the State of Florida for all clinicians
that have direct face to face contact with members OR employees who
will have access to confidential patient data and will require
renewal every five years.To protect the health and safety of our
workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group
and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose
COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In
addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19
vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function.
UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19
vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination
requirements and will obtain the necessary information from
candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates
must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without
reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination
requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or
termination of employmentCareers with Optum. Our objective is to
make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our
hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in
creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one
person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and
ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting
health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and
high-performing teams to help solve important challenges. Diversity
creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment
Opportunity 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.Optum and its affiliated medical
practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment.Proof of immunity to
vaccine-preventable diseases is an employment requirement.
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