Explore opportunities with Acton Medical Associates, part of the Optum family of businesses. Acton Medical Associates provides exceptional primary care for adult and pediatric patients. Our team of dedicated physicians and skilled professionals deliver personalized, top-notch support to every patient. With a focus on integrity and trust, we foster a care experience that brings confidence to patients and their families. Through our collaborative environment and commitment to clinical excellence, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to physicians and other clinical staff. The MA assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of physician. The MA ensures that the clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care.
Primary Responsibilities:
Patient Care:
- Interview patients, measure vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information in patient records
- Maintain patient flow
- Perform phlebotomies as needed
- Prepare specimens and test requests and forwards to lab; ensure tests and charges are recorded in EMR
- Perform EKGs
- Administer immunizations and perform simple procedures as directed by physician or supervisor
Clinical Maintenance:
- Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients
- Maintain the clinical environment: Cleans, stocks all patient care areas and cleans instruments daily
- Submit supply orders to Lead MA or Nurse Manager
- Maintain cleaning schedule log per OSHA plan
- Monitor hazardous waste pickup
- Assist in keeping refrigerators clean
- Works with front desk to ensure patient flow
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:
- 1+ years of experience in medical office and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- BCLS
- Graduate of Medical Assistant Program
- CNA Certification
- CMA or RMA Certification
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 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.
OptumCare 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.