Medical Assistant at New Port Richey Optum Clinic
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Spring Hill
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job Description:
$1,500 Sign On Bonus for External CandidatesIncentive Bonus 2
times per year18 Days of PTO - -Closed On 8 Major HolidaysCombine
two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of
performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you
get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the
lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it
is about making health care data available wherever and whenever
people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If
you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your
desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an
opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)The Medical Assistant
reports to the Center Administrator and provides routine patient
care within his/her level of training and functions under the
direction/guidance of the clinical supervisor and/or the physician
in accordance with relevant state statutes.Hours: Monday - Friday
8am-5pmLocation: - -4759 US 19 New Port Richey, FL 34652Primary
Responsibilities:
- Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that
demonstrate commitment to superior customer service, including
quality and care and concern with each and every internal and
external customer
- Under direction and supervision of physician, administers
medications, administers immunizations, EKGs, ear washes, and other
patient services. -Assists in simple office and minor surgical
procedures. -Assists with the education of the patient and/or
family as directed by the physician
- Performs venipuncture under the direction of a physician or
advance care practitioner
- Contacts patients as needed to give testing results
instructions from the physician and scheduling of necessary visits.
-Answers telephone inquiries and triage calls. -Responsible for all
laboratory duties including drawing, spinning, prepping blood for
testing and maintaining appropriate logs. -Acts as liaison between
all independent lab services and the centerYou'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
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program with a
MA school diploma, or relevant and equivalent medical assisting
experience
- Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) or the
ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
- 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
compliancePreferred Qualifications: -
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical
Assistant (CMA) -
- 2+ years of relevant back office, medical assisting experience
for those without an accredited Medical Assistant diploma or RMA or
CMA designation; CMA or RMA will be considered in lieu of
experience -
- Solid Phlebotomy SkillsWhat are the reasons to consider working
for UnitedHealth Group? - - Put it all together - competitive base
pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards,
and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your
success. -Some of our offerings include:
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay
period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health
Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term
disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC
Insurance, etc.)
- More information can be downloaded at: - 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.Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire
organization around one giant objective; make health care work
better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's
large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health
and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our
first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to
serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses,
brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas
on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest
potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams
against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible
ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do
your life's best work.(sm) -**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.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group
is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.UnitedHealth Group is
a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment.Job Keywords: Internal Medicine,
Geriatric, New Port Richey, Florida, FL,
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