Medical assistant
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care.
Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life’s best work.(sm) Compassion is the essential trait that drives superior health care performance.
But it’s just a start. At OptumCare innovative thinking is just as important. Our unique team of health care providers are an emerging and important part of Optum and the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses.
Our approach is designed to help physicians and other providers deliver the right care at the right time in the right setting.
That takes smart ideas and incredible teamwork. And that’s where you come in. In this role, you’ll support a clinical team that’s helping patients in new and better ways while giving them a generous helping of compassion and respect.
Position in this function performs clinical and administrative duties that assist in the delivery of effective patient care within assigned area.
Handles customer account transactions, provides customer assistance, and performs and / or oversees cashiering operations.
Demonstrates knowledge of medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical setting and medical specialty.
Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Participation in Compliance and other important training is a condition of employment.
Primary Responsibilities : Greets patients and escorts them to exam room. Performs hand washing, weighs patients, takes vital signs and patient history, and documents chief complaint.
May administer limited injections requested by a physician and supervised by a physician, registered nurse, nurse practitioner or physician assistant in accordance to established regulations, in conjunction with attending and passing Injection class Responds effectively to incoming patient calls and communicates pertinent information to physician or designee to provide for continuity and optimal care Appropriately communicates lab results, physician orders, and medication instructions to patients Provides direct customer service and front desk assistance for assigned department to include but not limited to registering, scheduling and verifying insurance and arriving patients.
Electronic eligibility verification, updating patient demographics, ensure required referrals and prior authorization are in place for patient visit.
Manage no-show list. Schedule waits list, follow-up, x-ray, referral appointments Prepares exam room for next patient and assures that supplies are stocked and available in anticipation of the provider’s needs.
Manages medical supply inventory and cleans equipment Handles customer account transactions, provides customer assistance, and performs and / or oversees cashiering operations.
Obtaining expert level knowledge of the inter-workings of various insurance plans and staying abreast of insurance plans in the process of being added, deleted or changed.
Collection of co-pays, co-insurance, self-pay, fee-for-service, and payment on account Reconciles daily cash deposit in accordance cash balance policy and procedures.
Settlement of EDC credit card machines to include reconciliation of transactions against settlement Maintains patients’ record / files and participates in the revenue cycle process Assists patients in scheduling appointments and obtains referral when necessary May be required to analyze medical records and charge entry information for financial reimbursement within the guidelines and procedures.
Work TES charge entry edits Completing basic Medical Assistant competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure patient safety and regulations.
May attend departmental meetings and provide constructive recommendations for areas improvement Other duties as assigned 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 GED National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) Certification through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or active Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification through National Health career Association (NHA) OR completion of a Medical Assistant program and successful completion of NCMA through NCCT or CCMA through NHA within one year from date of hire EMT certification in lieu of Medical Certificate and must pass the National Registry exam for EMT’s Current BLS (Hands-on) Certification Experience utilizing excellent customer service skills Proficiency in Windows navigation and a variety of MS Office software applications Demonstrated ability to type and enter data efficiently and accurately Preferred Qualifications : 1+ years of related experience Demonstrated ability to work independently and willingness to learn Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under pressure Demonstrated attention to detail Careers at OptumCare.
We’re on a mission to change the face of health care. As the largest health and wellness business in the US, we help 58 million people navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals.
Fortunately, we have a team of the best and brightest minds on the planet to make it happen. Together we’re creating the most innovative ideas and comprehensive strategies to help heal the health care system and create a brighter future for us all.
Join us and learn why there is no better place to do your life’s best work.(sm) 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.
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.
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Medical assistant
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care.
Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life’s best work.(sm) Compassion is the essential trait that drives superior health care performance.
But it’s just a start. At OptumCare innovative thinking is just as important. Our unique team of health care providers are an emerging and important part of Optum and the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses.
Our approach is designed to help physicians and other providers deliver the right care at the right time in the right setting.
That takes smart ideas and incredible teamwork. And that’s where you come in. In this role, you’ll support a clinical team that’s helping patients in new and better ways while giving them a generous helping of compassion and respect.
Position in this function performs clinical and administrative duties that assist in the delivery of effective patient care within assigned area.
Handles customer account transactions, provides customer assistance, and performs and / or oversees cashiering operations.
Demonstrates knowledge of medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical setting and medical specialty.
Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Participation in Compliance and other important training is a condition of employment.
Primary Responsibilities : Greets patients and escorts them to exam room. Performs hand washing, weighs patients, takes vital signs and patient history, and documents chief complaint.
May administer limited injections requested by a physician and supervised by a physician, registered nurse, nurse practitioner or physician assistant in accordance to established regulations, in conjunction with attending and passing Injection class Responds effectively to incoming patient calls and communicates pertinent information to physician or designee to provide for continuity and optimal care Appropriately communicates lab results, physician orders, and medication instructions to patients Provides direct customer service and front desk assistance for assigned department to include but not limited to registering, scheduling and verifying insurance and arriving patients.
Electronic eligibility verification, updating patient demographics, ensure required referrals and prior authorization are in place for patient visit.
Manage no-show list. Schedule waits list, follow-up, x-ray, referral appointments Prepares exam room for next patient and assures that supplies are stocked and available in anticipation of the provider’s needs.
Manages medical supply inventory and cleans equipment Handles customer account transactions, provides customer assistance, and performs and / or oversees cashiering operations.
Obtaining expert level knowledge of the inter-workings of various insurance plans and staying abreast of insurance plans in the process of being added, deleted or changed.
Collection of co-pays, co-insurance, self-pay, fee-for-service, and payment on account Reconciles daily cash deposit in accordance cash balance policy and procedures.
Settlement of EDC credit card machines to include reconciliation of transactions against settlement Maintains patients’ record / files and participates in the revenue cycle process Assists patients in scheduling appointments and obtains referral when necessary May be required to analyze medical records and charge entry information for financial reimbursement within the guidelines and procedures.
Work TES charge entry edits Completing basic Medical Assistant competencies in addition to departmental specific competencies Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure patient safety and regulations.
May attend departmental meetings and provide constructive recommendations for areas improvement Other duties as assigned 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 GED National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) Certification through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or active Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification through National Health career Association (NHA) OR completion of a Medical Assistant program and successful completion of NCMA through NCCT or CCMA through NHA within one year from date of hire EMT certification in lieu of Medical Certificate and must pass the National Registry exam for EMT’s Current BLS (Hands-on) Certification Experience utilizing excellent customer service skills Proficiency in Windows navigation and a variety of MS Office software applications Demonstrated ability to type and enter data efficiently and accurately Preferred Qualifications : 1+ years of related experience Demonstrated ability to work independently and willingness to learn Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under pressure Demonstrated attention to detail Careers at OptumCare.
We’re on a mission to change the face of health care. As the largest health and wellness business in the US, we help 58 million people navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals.
Fortunately, we have a team of the best and brightest minds on the planet to make it happen. Together we’re creating the most innovative ideas and comprehensive strategies to help heal the health care system and create a brighter future for us all.
Join us and learn why there is no better place to do your life’s best work.(sm) 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.
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.
Medical assistant primary
Salary : $16 - 20 per hour
Are you a passionate and motivated Medical Assistant looking to join a forward-thinking and progressive healthcare team?
Overview :
As a Medical Assistant at Duke City Primary Care, you will be responsible for monitoring patient flow to ensure maximum efficiency while providing fast, friendly, and quality patient care.
You will also be required to establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, and other teams.
Additional duties include assisting with procedures to support the clinical team.
Medical Assistant/ CNA
POSITION SUMMARY :
Under the direction of the Medical Assistant Supervisor, serves as a primary assistant to physicians and the Medical Assistant Team.
May also be directed by employees in a charge or lead role. Practices high quality medical care in performing a variety of patient care activities and various office duties.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Fully prepares for clinic which includes but, is not limited to, assuring that all pertinent information for the office visit is obtained and present at the time of office visit.
- Maintains optimum patient flow by keeping exam rooms occupied with patients for office visits.
- Prepares examination rooms for patient visits, including cleaning, sterilizing, and stocking supplies.
- Escorts patients to exam rooms and assists in obtaining pertinent information, which may include obtaining vital signs, weight, height, health history, and symptoms.
- Upon request, assists the Provider (physician, PA, NP) with examinations, drawing injections and minor office surgeries.
- May assist with instrument handling and exam / procedure preparation.
- Dispense / don and doff durable medical equipment, change dressings, apply bandages and performs other first aid procedures.
- Disposes of bio hazardous wastes according to OSHA standards.
- Cleans, disinfects and / or sterilizes instruments and equipment following safety and OSHA standards.
- Performs routine maintenance on medical equipment.
- Utilizes CPS electronic medical record (EMR) system to facilitate patient work flow.
- Must open ALL patient office visit encounters the day of clinic to help maintain optimum patient flow, which includes but, is not limited to, opening note, choosing the correct encounter type for the visit and making sure any known Physician specific documentation is entered (i.
e. MRI / CT etc. results, injection information etc.).
- Documents patient information into their EMR chart, including current medications, reasons for the visit, and patient vitals.
- Prepares charts as per department guidelines; assures that lab, x-ray, and other test results are placed correctly in the patient chart.
- Completes all necessary ancillary service requisition slips.
- Based on need and direction, provides patients with written department visit policies, HIPAA Rights, medical literature, etc.
- Provides office coverage during vacations, absences, and / or breaks and lunches.
- Answers telephones and takes appropriate messages.
- May schedule surgeries, outside MRI, CT, and Bone Scans, and call in prescriptions.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient account information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and NMOA policy.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : N / A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required.
- Team Work : Works effectively with others to accomplish objectives and goals. Offers assistance to others in need.
- Proficient computer skills (including, but not limited to spreadsheets, word documents, Internet and email) required.
- Service Orientation : Ability to anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of patients and their families.
- Oral Communication : Able to listen, provide direction, relay information in a professional manner that is appropriate to audience and respond to questions within scope of his / her knowledge.
- Attention to Detail : Able to keep track of patients and activities and provide accurate and succinct charting and messages.
- Interpersonal Skills : Conveys a warm, caring, and approachable demeanor. Displays unconditional respect toward others.
- Multi-tasking : Able to properly perform multiple duties at once.
- Resilience : Effectively manages stress in a fast-paced setting.
- Procedures : Demonstrates sufficient techniques in performing medical procedures.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret medical information.
- Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions and professionally interact with managers, employees, patients, vendors and the general public.
- Ability to recognize and define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and correct errors.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
- Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance policy (e.g., HIPAA).
- High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information.
- Must be able to exercise good judgment and positively influence others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
- Ability to understand, read, write and speak English.
- Travel to other sites may be required.
- May be assigned to or transferred to any clinic location, depending upon business need
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited institution is preferred.
Six (6) months experience in a healthcare setting.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
One of the following certifications is preferred : American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification or Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC).
Maintaining the registration / certification is the MAs responsibility and all costs are reimbursed by the company upon completion. CPR certified.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
- Activities include holding, carrying, pushing, transferring, and pulling of objects and people, safely. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand;
- walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms;
climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; or smell. The employee must be able to safely lift and / or move a minimum of 50 pounds.
Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Requires vision correctable to 20 / 20 and hearing in the normal range for face-to-face and telephone contacts.
Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled clinic environment. Fast-paced medical office environment involving contact and interaction with patients, physicians, and other clinical and clerical personnel.
Conditions common to a clinic environment include but are not limited to communicable disease, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and toxic substances.
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SAFETY SENSITIVE
This position is a safety-sensitive position. The use of marijuana is prohibited. Impairment by drugs or alcohol is also prohibited.
Medical assistant
Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant to work in support of Sandia National Laboratories located at 1515 Eubank Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123.
The preferred candidate will have urgent or primary care experience. Candidates should be a graduate from a nationally accredited formal program in Medical Assisting.
The selected candidate shall provide medical administrative and entry level health care support and services. Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm.
Ansible is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas.
Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of health care, national security, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.
Responsibilities The MA shall provide medical administrative and entry level health care support and services Other duties of the MA include, but not limited to;
answering clinic phone, assisting in completion of medical referrals and orders of the physician (scheduling referrals, faxing, copying medical documents), patient check-in, schedule and monitor patient appointments.
The MA shall assist with direct patient care to include performance of specialized medical procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocols, obtain patient histories, take patient vital signs, educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters, phlebotomy.
The MA shall practice safety, environmental, and / or infection control methods. The MA shall adhere to and execute the department's operating procedures.
Qualifications United States Citizenship English Language Proficiency. The MA shall be a graduate from a nationally accredited formal program in medical assisting.
Any urgent care or primary care experience. All candidates must be able to : Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist Lift up to 20 lbs Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance Push / pull with 30 lbs of force All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Powered by JazzHR
Medical assistant oncology
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Medical Assistant provides quality service to all NMOHC patients and physicians in a customer service-oriented environment.
This position involves performing various technical duties for routine patient visits. As clinical personnel in a team environment this position requires effective communication skills for a cooperative office.
The employee will be required at times to perform under stressful conditions successfully meeting the demands of a large patient population and physician needs.
As an employee, and representative of NMOHC, the position requires professionalism in every interpersonal encounter ensuring the values of the organization, commitment to quality care and reinforces and adheres to the core values of the company to achieve the mission and vision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Reasonable Accommodations Statement :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Greets and electronically logs in patients arriving in the clinic utilizing appropriate tracking events.
- Obtains patients vital signs including weight and height.
- Records patients vital statistics in the EMR.
- Escorts patients to treatment chairs and prepares them for the nurse.
- Prepares treatment chairs and exam rooms for patient appointments, keeping the chairs / rooms neat and clean.
- Moves patients between departments and accurately and efficiently tracks to assure good communication.
- Notifies patients of visit delays to assure good communication.
- Understands and follows all safety policies and procedures.
- Performs routine waived laboratory tests and sample analysis. Informs physician and / or nurses of critical results and documents appropriately.
- Replenish supplies / low inventory notification (duties as assigned)
- Dispose of Biohazard waste on nursing carts as well as near the nursing stations.
- Quality control logs
- Scribe
- Knowledgeable of treatments and procedures
Requirements
SKILLS & ABILITIES :
Education and Experience :
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
- Medical Assistant Certificate or Diploma
- Certified Medical Assistant, CMA preferred
Computer Skills :
Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, EMR and related systems
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources