Medical Assistant at Louis Pasteur
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
$1000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates**PLEASE NOTE** The
Sign-On Bonus is only available to external candidates. -
-Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group,
UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or
per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive
a Sign On Bonus.Do you have compassion and a passion to help
others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result
starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to
achieve your life's best work.(sm)The Medical Assistant (MA)
participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill
level. They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or
exceeds that of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical
Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice
delegated by, and under the supervision of, a provider (TX) or
physician (FL)Primary Responsibilities:
- Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's
practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests),
remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and
obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs
simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects
blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs.
Performs quality control checks on equipment. Prepares and
sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave.
- Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares
patient for examination
- Records patient care documentation in the medical record
accurately and in a timely manner.
- Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company
standards and policies.
- Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats
patients with courtesy and respect.
- Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and
sterilizes instruments.
- Practices standard infection control precautions
- Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and
gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment
based on clinical knowledge
- Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)
- Performs all other related duties as assignedYou'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 or GED 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
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written
exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of
hire
- Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel
skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology -
- 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
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliancePreferred Qualifications:
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
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- Good communication and customer service skills -
- 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
- BilingualPhysical & Mental Requirements:
- Ability to lift, push or pull > 35 lbs. with assistance
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- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or
machinery -
- Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or
in writing -
- Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem
solving Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or
bodily fluids -
- Ability to discriminate shades of color when reading dipstickTo
protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination
status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and
locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as
an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all
federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well
as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the
necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.Careers with WellMed.
Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care,
striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're
impacting 550,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in
Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and
contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of
the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to
help the sick become well and to help patients understand and
control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our
providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on
preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible
team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best
work.(sm)**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign-On Bonus is only available to
external candidates. -Candidates who are currently working for a
UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full
time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not
eligible to receive a Sign On Bonus.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.
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