Bilingual Medical Assistant WellMed Kiest Park
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Dallas
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
$1500 -Sign On Bonus for External Candidates
**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign On Bonus is only available to external
candidates. - -Candidates who are currently working for a
UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full
time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not
eligible to receive a Sign On Bonus.
Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming
healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values
you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life's best
work.(sm)
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
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 with intermediate Excel skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
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
Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifcations:
1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
Bilingual
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
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
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination
status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and
locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as
an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all
federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well
as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the
necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment
Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in
preventative health care, striving to change the face of health
care for seniors. We're impacting 550,000+ lives, primarily
Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and
multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management
services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family
of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and
to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong
effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their
dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that
means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your
life's best work.(sm)
WellMed was founded in 1990 with a vision of being a physician-led
company that could change the face of healthcare delivery for
seniors. Through the WellMed Care Model, we specialize in helping
our patients stay healthy by providing the care they need from
doctors who care about them. We partner with multiple Medicare
Advantage health plans in Texas and Florida and look forward to
continuing growth.
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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment.
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