Medical Assistant (MA)

About the role

United Health Centers is seeking Medical Assistants to join our dynamic team in one of our state-of-the-art health centers. We offer rewarding benefits and a supportive work environment where Medical Assistants can make a lasting impact in the local community.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt medical support; promotes a smooth patient flow;
• Collections and records data accurately;
• Maintains order of exam rooms, equipment and supplies;
• Basic education and information to patients;
• Interfaces with community-oriented activities and staff;
• Achieves the organizational mission to provide health care access for all the members of the community.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED;
• Completed training program in Medical Assisting from Accredited College;
• Possess a valid CPR certificate;
• Possess a valid drivers' license;
• 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferred.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required;
• Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds;
• Team player;
• Customer-service oriented;
• Strong computer skills;
• Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques;
• Positive professional insight;
• Flexibility and dependability;
• Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment;
• Effective leadership/supervisory skills;
• Modern office practices and procedures including email;
• Intermediate computer skills;
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks;
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required;
• Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with patients and providers of differing backgrounds;
• Team player;
• Customer-service oriented;
• Strong computer skills;
• Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques;
• Positive professional insight;
• Flexibility and dependability;
• Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment;
• Effective leadership/supervisory skills;
• Modern office practices and procedures including email;
• Intermediate computer skills;
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks;
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

The comprehensive benefits package for regular status employees includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with low premium cost;
• Paid time off and paid holidays;
• 401k plan with matching contribution;
• Employee discounts and more!

Pay

The hourly wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $21 an hour. Our salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Works flexible or extended hours where necessary.