Medical Assistant WellMed Austin Float Team

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

**$2500 -Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates**
Mileage Reimbursement & Hourly Paid Differential
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
MA Certification Fee Reimbursement - 401K Match
**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign On Bonus is only available to external candidates. - -Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a Sign On Bonus
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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)
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Primary Responsibilities:

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• 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
  
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  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.
  **$1,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates**
  Required Qualifications:
  
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  • High school graduate or GED equivalent
    
  • 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
    
  • Basic computer literacy, with intermediate Excel skills
    
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
    
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance
    
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    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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    • 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
      
    • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
      
    • Bilingual
      
    • Good communication and customer service skills
      
    • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
      
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      To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination 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 employment.
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      OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare's support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians.
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      Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.
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      OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment
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      Job Keywords: -Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Austin, TX, Texas

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