Certified Medical Assistant

Carolina Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

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

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This is a dual-role position. The primary function is working at the front desk, handling check-in/check-out, collecting copayments, obtaining patient forms and insurance cards, and rescheduling follow-up appointments. This role will back up lab services at the site, which include vitals, injections, blood draws, and specimen collections.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Front Desk Functions:
  • Check in – check out patients
  • Collect Copayment from patients
  • Obtain registration forms
  • Schedule patients upon checkout or by telephone
  • Maintain provider schedules maintain provider schedules
  • Assist with referrals as needed
  • Handle refill requests
• CMA Functions:
  • Checking vitals
  • Venipuncture
  • Injection Administration
  • Urine Drug Screen Processing

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 Equivalent
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working in a medical office
• Proven ability to use computers & office equipment in a highly efficient manner
• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.