Field Certified Medical Assistant for Supportive Palliative Care
3 weeks ago
**Opportunities at WellMed** , part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind **Caring. Connecting. Growing together. **
**Job Summary:**
The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level. They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or exceeds that of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of, a provider (TX) or physician (FL).
**Duties include:** Organizes the clinical environment and provides support in patient care situations. Support includes but is not limited to assisting physicians and nursing personnel, including those skills listed under Job Functions below along with various other procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider. The MA assists in identifying patient needs or problems and communicating data to the provider or other members of the clinical team. The MA delivers quality customer service. Ensures policy and procedures are followed including infection control, privacy and confidentiality. Completes mandatory training.
**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 EKGs. Performs 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
+ 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 exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
+ 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 or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants who are hired prior to receiving their certification are expected to perform at the same level as a "certified" Medical Assistant
+ 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 required, with intermediate Excel skills
+ Knowledge of medical terminology
+ Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
+ Demonstrated good communication and customer service skills
+ Bilingual
+ Ability to travel 50% of the time
+ Have reliable transportation for daily travel to various locations as assigned
+ Have a valid driver's license within the state of work
+ This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
+ Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
_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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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._
_UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._
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