Medical Assistant WellMed Portland

Full-time

$750 Sign on Bonus Available for External Candidates

Incentive Bonus 2 times a year u00A0

18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays u00A0

MA Certification Fee Reimbursement - 401K Match u00A0

Do 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 u00A0 your lifes best work.(sm)

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)

Position in this function u00A0organizes the clinical environment and provides support in patient care situations. Support includes but is not limited to assisting physicians and nursing personnel, including those skills listed under Job Functions below along with various other procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider.

u00A0The MA assists in identifying patient needs or problems and communicating data to the provider or other members of the clinical team.

u00A0The MA delivers quality customer service. Ensures policy and procedures are followed including infection control, privacy and confidentiality.

Completes mandatory training.

Primary Responsibilities :

Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistants 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.

u00A0Performs quality control checks on equipment. u00A0Prepares 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

Youll 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
  • Knowledge of medical terminology u00A0
  • Basic computer literacy, with intermediate Excel skills
  • This position requires 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 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 :

  • 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
  • Bilingual
  • Demonstrates good communication and customer service skills u00A0
  • Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Physical & Mental Requirements :

Ability to lift, push or pull >

35 lbs. with assistance u00A0

  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and / or machinery u00A0
  • Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and / or in writing u00A0
  • Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving u00A0
  • Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids u00A0
  • Ability to discriminate shades of color when reading dipstick

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 WellMed. u00A0Our 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 u00A0 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.

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 : 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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Incentive Bonus 2 times a year u00A0

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Do 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 u00A0 your lifes best work.(sm)

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)

Position in this function u00A0organizes the clinical environment and provides support in patient care situations. Support includes but is not limited to assisting physicians and nursing personnel, including those skills listed under Job Functions below along with various other procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider.

u00A0The MA assists in identifying patient needs or problems and communicating data to the provider or other members of the clinical team.

u00A0The MA delivers quality customer service. Ensures policy and procedures are followed including infection control, privacy and confidentiality.

Completes mandatory training.

Primary Responsibilities :

Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistants 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.

u00A0Performs quality control checks on equipment. u00A0Prepares 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

Youll 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
  • Knowledge of medical terminology u00A0
  • Basic computer literacy, with intermediate Excel skills
  • This position requires 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 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 :

  • 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
  • Bilingual
  • Demonstrates good communication and customer service skills u00A0
  • Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Physical & Mental Requirements :

Ability to lift, push or pull >

35 lbs. with assistance u00A0

  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and / or machinery u00A0
  • Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and / or in writing u00A0
  • Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving u00A0
  • Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids u00A0
  • Ability to discriminate shades of color when reading dipstick

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 WellMed. u00A0Our 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 u00A0 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.

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 : 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.

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Introduction

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Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Qualifications

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The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

  • Medical / dental / vision / life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
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Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

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Essential Duties and Behavioral Expectations :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive;

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  • Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
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  • Prepares patient for examination.
  • Performs and documents vital signs according to hospital standards.
  • Identifies abnormal vital signs and reports to the nurse or MD.
  • Measures height and weight accurately.
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  • Documents allergy status accurately.
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  • Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
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  • Promotes safety of all patients and personnel.
  • Promotes and ensures safe and effective use of equipment in assigned areas as observed annually by supervisory observation.
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Medication administration

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Maintains interaction and communication

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  • Attends staff meetings or signs attendance records for reading of minutes and attends all mandatory in-services 100% of the time as evidenced by a review of minutes and Staff Development Records.
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Education and / or Experience :

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  • Completion of medical assistant training course accredited by the Bureau of Private Post secondary and Vocational Education in the Department of Consumer Affairs or CAAHEP.
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  • Prior experience in urology preferred
  • Certified medical assistant preferred
  • Basic knowledge of computer.

English Language Skills.

  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred and an asset.
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