UnitedHealth Group - Worcester, MA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Onsite - Worcester, MA
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
About the position
The Medical Assistant position at Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family, involves providing essential support in an ENT specialty setting. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care through various clinical tasks, including preparing examination rooms, documenting patient information, and assisting healthcare providers with procedures. This position emphasizes teamwork and innovation in a community-based healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments
- Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs
- Document patient care using electronic medical record software
- Perform phlebotomy, urinalysis and handle patient specimen samples
- Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations
- Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing
Requirements
- Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or willingness to attain certification within 180 days of the start date
Nice-to-haves
- Active medical assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA or RMA)
- CPR certification
- Experience working as a Medical Assistant or EMT
- Experience with electronic medical record software
- Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development
- Recognition for performance
- Supportive team environment focused on patient care
