Medical Assistant - Austin, TX - N183

**Excellent compensation, benefits begin the 1st of the month following start date, 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued the first year, paid holidays, bonus potential, annual reviews**
 
WellMed provides concierge-level medical care and service for seniors, delivered by physicians and clinic staff that understand and care about the patient's health.  WellMed's proactive approach focuses on prevention and the complete coordination of care for patients.  WellMed is now part of the Optum  Division under the greater UnitedHealth Group umbrella.



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 performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel, including administering injections, EKG's, phlebotomy, quality screenings and various other procedures. Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant (procedures, injections, EKGs, phlebotomy)
Rooms patients according to company standards
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
Processes appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion
Respects patient confidentiality at all times
Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
Maintains certifications (MA and CPR) and quality control standards
Participates in marketing events as determined by business need
Performs all other related duties as assigned
 

Required Qualifications:




High school graduate or GED equivalent
Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration required or the ability to obtain the designation within 90 days of employment
Current CPR certification or the ability to attain the certification within 30 days of employment
Ability to use MS Office package or similar programs
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Effective communication and customer service skills

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

At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
More than one year of related experience in a medical setting
Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency
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 90,000+ 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)

 
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.  
 
 Job Keywords: Medical Assistant, MA, Corpus Christi, Texas, TX, Wellmed
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