Medical Assistant, Part-Time - Coral Springs, FL
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Coral Springs
Posted on: March 11, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
***$2,500 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates*** 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 250 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 Coral Springs, FL, though you
may also operate in other local work sites on an as needed basis.
Schedule: This is a part-time position that will work one 12-hour
shift per week from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Must be able to work
varying days including weekends. Primary Responsibilities:Perform
clinical intake with patients to include taking and recording vital
signs and patient historyComplete provider orders per state and
provider regulationsAssist 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 control 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: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 applicableIf 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 Board.Full 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 accommodation. Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations
including OSHA and HIPAA requirementsKnowledge of computerized
information systems (EMR) used in clinical management settingsPrior
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) 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 employment Careers 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. **PLEASE
NOTE** The Sign-On Bonus is only available to external candidates.
Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group,
UnitedHealthcare or a realated entity in a full time, part time, or
per diem basis ("Internal candidates") are not eligible to receive
a Sign-On Bonus. 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. 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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