Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine
About the Role
Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices.
- Coordinate with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care.
- Assist physician or other provider with clinical procedures.
- Demonstrate clinical competence in the direct care of patients in established area(s) of practice and assist MDs with procedures.
- Perform clinical duties within scope of practice complying with accepted department standards, policies, and protocols.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient's individual and family needs at the time of service; communicate identified needs in a timely manner.
- Direct and/or escort patients to exam rooms in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate clinical competence when assisting physician/mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse during exams and office diagnostic procedures/treatments.
- Perform authorized procedures competently (i.e., vital signs, vision screening, selected laboratory tests) as directed by physician or nurse in clinical practice area.
- Seek validation/guidance from physicians, mid-level healthcare professional and/or nurse when necessary.
- Prepare e-prescriptions for processing to pharmacies when instructed to do so by physician per policy.
- Inspect, clean/prepare and process instruments/equipment according to manufacturers' guidelines.
- Process specimens for transport to laboratory, ensuring that specimens are properly labeled, and appropriate orders have been placed in EPIC.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or hospital setting OR Nationally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following agencies: NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, AMT, NHA
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
- Current CPR / BLS certification
Benefits
- $3,000 sign‑on bonus for external candidates
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)
Pay
The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Schedule
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8am‑5pm