Medical Assistant WellMed Arlington Park

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice.
• Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests).
• Removes staples from superficial wounds.
• Changes wound dressings.
• Obtains cultures.
• Administers non-intravenous medication.
• Performs simple specimen collection via non-invasive techniques.
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary.
• Performs EKGs.
• Completes quality control checks on equipment.
• Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave.
• Rooms patients according to policy and procedures.
• Prepares patient for examination.
• Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
• Captures patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments.
• Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect.
• Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification (through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Basic computer literacy with intermediate Excel skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift, push or pull >35 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery.
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing.
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.
• Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Pay and Benefits

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. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. 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. UnitedHealth Group 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.