Medical Assistant

$33,280 - $58,802/Yr

Optum - Banning, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Banning, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Medical Assistant role at UnitedHealth Group involves providing high-quality direct patient care in a clinic setting. The position emphasizes building meaningful relationships with patients and healthcare providers while participating in the day-to-day clinical care of patients. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a large, multinational company.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and participating in day-to-day clinical care of patients
• Performing patient intake process (vital signs, history, medication review)
• Coordinating patient care as directed by physicians, company standards, and policies
• Performing clinical procedures (injections, ear lavage)
• Assisting providers with invasive procedures and minor surgeries
• Maintaining clinical logs (exam room maintenance, temperature logs)
• Submitting electronic referrals for additional services
• Enrolling/responding to electronic patient messages in the patient portal program
• Processing medication refills per protocol
• Making/taking patient calls and scheduling appointments when required
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program/school, or a Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant
• Current CPR card for Healthcare Professionals (BLS) - American Heart Association
• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience

Nice-to-haves

• Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant
• Experience working in Family Practice, Specialty, or Internal Medicine
• Experience in working with HMO, PPO, Medicare
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase