Medical Assistant Lead, Float

Primary Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality patient care through face-to-face, telephone, and electronic contact for examination, treatment, monitoring, and preparing for diagnostic tests or procedures at various sites and departments within an assigned geographic region
• Collections and documents patient information, including vital signs, chief complaints, reviews of medications, allergies, health risk screening information, the status of extended care benefits, and other services
• Aids physicians and nursing personnel with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, and other patient care procedures as directed
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards, and policies
• Aids with tasks, phone calls, and messages; documents all taken actions
• Proper, concise, and complete EMR documentation and paper-based documentation for all assessments and procedures
• Prepares and cleans patient rooms and sets up instruments and equipment according to protocol while maintaining infection control

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or willing to obtain by date of hire
• 4+ years of experience working as a Medical Assistant
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to various locations within designated region/pod

Preferred Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification
• Certified Preceptor Certification
• 3+ years of experience in a multi-provider setting
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 - $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.