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  • ID
    #52429206
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    UnitedHealth Group
  • Date
    2024-09-02
  • Deadline
    2024-11-01
 
Full-time

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For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Primary Responsibilities:

Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant’s practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary. Performs quality control checks on equipment.

Prepares patient for examination according to policy and procedures

Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.

Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.

Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect.

Organizes supplies, stocks and cleans vehicle.

Travels with provider to patient homes to support the delivery of Supportive Care services in the community setting

Practices standard infection control precautions

Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge

Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)

Performs all other related duties as assigned

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification

Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) 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

Valid drivers license within the state of work

Reliable transportation for daily travel to various locations as assigned

Commutable distance to Lakeland, Florida

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

Bilingual

Good communication and customer service skills

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

Ability to discriminate shades of color when reading dipstick

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. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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