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Medical Assistant - Webster, TX - Full-time / Part-time
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Webster, TX Webster, Texas |
About this job
The successful Medical Assistant candidate will be part of a team dedicated to improving the delivery and quality of health care that is patient-centered, safe and effective in a fast-paced environment.
We are looking for Medical Assistants in each of our new Optum clinics:
Energy Corridor (77077)
Greenway (77027)
Baybrook (77598)
We expect our Medical Assistants to be a jack of all trade. They will be responsible for completing vitals and blood draws. The Medical Assistant will also assist with lab testing, x-rays, and front desk tasks as needed. The responsibilities will be based on education, experience, appropriate training, and will only be permitted to the level of the medical assistant's capability.
Primary Responsibilities:
Report to the clinic manager
Accurately collect and record patient data including information about the reason they are presenting to the facility and previous medical conditions
Take vital signs such as pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight and temperature and documents all information in the patient's chart
Prepare patients for examinations
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilizations as required
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
Prepare and administer injections/vaccinations
Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant
Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms with minor procedures
Perform basic x-rays and EKGs
Provide excellent customer service
All other duties as assigned by clinical manager
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program and/or 3+ years of military trained MA experience
- Minimum 1+ year of clinical medical assistant experience with emphasis on excellent customer service, ability to multi-task, work as part of a collaborative team, and possess effective communication and decision making skills
- CPR certified or willing to obtain upon hire
- Effective communication skills
- Demonstrate accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail
- Takes initiative, creative, has problem solving ability, is adaptable, and flexible
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.
Already Fortune 14, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.
Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.
Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
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