Medical Assistant at Park Ave Apopka

$2,200 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Incentive Bonus 2 times per year

18 Days of PTO – Closed On 8 Major Holidays

 

Optum FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in Apopka, 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 one’s 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
• Represents the Company in a professional manner, following all Company policies and procedures
• Uses, protects, and discloses patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
• Demonstrate working knowledge of basic Medical Assistant principles and practices
• Greets patients in courteous and polite manner
• 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
• Demonstrate solid phlebotomy skills
• Contacts patients as needed to give testing results instructions from the physician and scheduling of necessary visits
• Conducts all front office functions as requested
• Answers telephone inquiries and triage calls
• Maintains patient medical records in accordance with Company policy and maintains proper assembly of medical records
• All laboratory duties including drawing, spinning, prepping blood for testing and maintaining appropriate logs
• Maintains equipment and adequate stock levels of consumables in laboratory area
• Acts as liaison between all independent lab services and the center
• Monitors OSHA compliance of center laboratory
• Enters all test requisitions and encounters in the computer
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Consistent, punctual and reliable attendance
• Travel may be required 

  

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
• 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
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant back office, medical assisting experience
• Solid Phlebotomy skills

 

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group?   Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
• More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

 

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.