Medical Assistant (MA)

About the role

United Health Centers is recruiting Medical Assistants (MA) to join our team in one of our state of the art health centers. Our Medical Assistants go above and beyond, take pride in their ability to listen to our patients, and provide excellent patient care. Experienced Medical Assistants and/or new Medical Assistant graduates are welcomed! We are looking for someone who can communicate clearly and warmly with a diverse patient population and who has the technical skills to assist providers in their patient's medical care.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Nursing Supervisor and other members of the clinic management team to provide prompt medical support
• Promotes a smooth patient flow; collects and records data accurately; maintains order of exam rooms, equipment and supplies
• Provides basic education and information to patients, making sure patients' questions are answered and anxieties alleviated
• Interfaces with community-oriented activities and staff
• Achieves the organizational mission to provide health care access for all the members of the community
• Helps make sure patients and families get the care they need when they need it
• Consistently and openly communicates with supervisor and all staff
• Works flexible or extended hours where necessary
• Participates in health center in-services and meetings, listening and respecting others' ideas
• Abides by Rules of Confidentiality

Qualifications

• 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

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

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and push up to 50 pounds (on wheels)
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff
• Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents
• Must have high manual dexterity
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn

Pay

The hourly wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $22 an hour. Our salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

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