Medical Assistant WellMed at SE Lakeland

Optum • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) at WellMed, part of the Optum family, plays a crucial role in providing patient care and ensuring a high standard of medical service. This position involves working under the supervision of healthcare providers to assist in various clinical tasks, maintain patient confidentiality, and support the overall healthcare team in delivering quality care to patients.

Requirements

• High School graduate, GED or equivalent
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers at time of hire or within 30 days of hire
• Proven knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy
• Proven intermediate Excel skills
• Proven solid communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to react calmly in emergency situations
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within the scope of a MA's practice
• Operates diagnostic equipment, removes staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures
• Administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques, collects blood specimens via venipuncture, and performs EKGs
• Performs quality control checks on equipment
• Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using autoclave
• Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
• Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and timely
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards, and policies
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms, and sterilizes equipment
• Practices standard infection control precautions
• Supports and follows Standard Delegation of orders (SDO)
• Performs all related duties as assigned

Benefits

• $2,200 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
• Opportunities for development and career growth
• Supportive work environment that values patient care and employee performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees