Medical Assistant Bilingual Preferred Optum Cortaro

**$2,200 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates**

Incentive Bonus 2 times a year
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
Many Great Benefits including 401K Match

Optum FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Sun City Center, FL. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 
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.

 
Primary 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 center

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 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 attain within 90 days of employment

Preferred 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 Skills
  
• Ability to read, write and speak the Spanish language fluently

The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

**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.

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