Medical Assistant
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job Description:
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with
culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is
what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's
improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about
another gadget, it's about making health care data available
wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliable. There's
no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.
(sm) -Performs clinical and administrative duties that assist in
the delivery of effective patient care to include comprehensive
wellness visits within assigned area. Demonstrates knowledge of
medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical
setting. Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure
compliance and patient safety. -Participation in Compliance and
other important training is a condition of employment. -Primary
Responsibilities:
- Support the clinician and clinical team prepare for and
complete Medicare Advantage visits
- Reference CCAT and testing protocols to determine what is
needed
- Support clinicians with outreach to their Medicare Advantage
panels
- Conducts chart reviews, enters and audits data and communicates
pertinent information to clinician
- Contacts patients and assists in scheduling appointments and
referrals
- Greets patients and escorts them to exam room; preforms hand
washing, weighs patients, -obtains and records vital signs and
pertinent patient history, May administer limited injections
requested by a physician and supervised by a physician, registered
nurse or physician assistant in accordance to established
regulations, in conjunction with attending and passing Injection
class
- Responds effectively to patient calls and communicates
pertinent information to physician or designee to provide optimal
patient care
- Appropriately communicates lab results, physician orders, and
medication instructions to patients
- Responsible for completing basic Medical Assistant competencies
in addition to departmental specific competencies
- Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure
patient safety and regulations
- May attend departmental meetings and provide constructive
recommendations for areas improvement
- Other duties as assigned -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:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent and active National
Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) Certification through the
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or active Certified
Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) -Certification through National
Healthcareer Association (NHA) -OR High School Diploma or GED
equivalent; and completion of a Medical Assistant program and
successful completion of NCMA through NCCT or CCMA through NHA
within one (1) year from date of hire. Must meet the qualifications
to obtain certification through NCCT or NHA. -
- Current BLS (Hands-on) Certification
- Current NCMA Certification through NCCT or CCMA through NHA or
must obtain within 1 year from date of hire
- If previously certified by NCCT or NHA, must re-certify within
three (3) months of hire if not active and previously
certified
- 1+ year(s) of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinical
setting
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function 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 compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. -Preferred
Qualifications:
- Windows navigation skills
- Skilled in a variety of MS Office software applications
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Ability to type and enter data efficiently and accurately
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- Ability to work independently and willingness to learn
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
- Attention to detail -To 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 Optum. Here's the idea. We
built an entire organization around one giant objective; make
health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we
use the world's large accumulation of health-related information,
or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits
for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and
uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group
family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds
and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to
reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high
performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter.
Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular
opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm) - -Diversity creates a
healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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. -UnitedHealth Group is a
drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment.
Keywords: UnitedHealth Group, Albuquerque , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
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