Medical Assistant USMD Rheumatology

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

$1500 Sign On Bonus for External CandidatesDo you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life's best work.(sm)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 assignedYou'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 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
  • Experience reacting calmly and effectively in emergency situations
  • Experience utilizing solid communication and customer service skills
  • Knowledge of basic computer literacy, with intermediate Excel skills
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • 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
  • 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:
    • 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
    • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
    • BilingualTo 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.USMD part of OptumCare is a multi-specialty group of hospital, clinics and physicians. USMD serves the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area with more than 250 physicians and associate practitioners and provides healthcare services to patients in more than 20 different specialties at its 2 hospitals, 4 cancer treatment centers and nearly 50 physician clinics, many of which are multi-specialty.Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 550,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)WellMed was founded in 1990 with a vision of being a physician-led company that could change the face of healthcare delivery for seniors. Through the WellMed Care Model, we specialize in helping our patients stay healthy by providing the care they need from doctors who care about them. We partner with multiple Medicare Advantage health plans in Texas and Florida and look forward to continuing growth.**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: OptumCare 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.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Job Keywords: Back Office, Medical Office, Electronic Health Records, EMR, Clinic, CMA, Medical Assistant, Patient Care, Medical Terminology, Injections, Phlebotomy, Triage, Vital Signs, Venipuncture, Fort Worth, -Arlington, Hurst, White Settlement, Crowley, Bedford, North Richland Hills, Saginaw, TX, Texas

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