Medical Assistant in Saint Petersburg, FL

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

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)
**$1,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates Only**
Primary Responsibilities:

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  Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), 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
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  Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
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  Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner
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  Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies
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  Respects patient confidentiality and treats patients with courtesy and respect
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  Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
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  Practices standard infection control precautions
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  Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge
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  Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)
  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:
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    High school graduate or GED equivalent
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    Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to have it within 180 days of hire
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    Current BLS certification (through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire
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    Basic computer literacy, with intermediate Excel skills and Microsoft Office Suite
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    Knowledge of medical terminology
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    Able to administer an EKG and draw labs
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    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
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    Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance
    Preferred Qualifications:
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      3+ years for experience as a MA
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      Experience in a Primary Care office, internal medicine, or hospital setting
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      Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
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      Good communication and customer service skills
      UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.
      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)
      WellMed was founded in 1990 with a vision of being a physician-led company that could change the face of healthcare delivery for seniors. Through the WellMed Care Model, we specialize in helping our patients stay healthy by providing the care they need from doctors who care about them. We partner with multiple Medicare Advantage health plans in Texas and Florida and look forward to continuing growth.
      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.
      Job Keywords: Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, BLS, EKG, Saint Petersburg, FL, Florida

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