Medical Assistant, MA, Healthcare, WellMed - Georgetown, TX

Talk about meaningful work. Talk about an important role. Let's talk about your next career move. Due to our expanding business, WellMed is seeking a Medical Assistant who shares our passion for helping others live healthier lives. In this position you will interact with patients and their family members, health care providers and insurance companies. Learn from health care experts as you work side-by-side to impact the care and comfort of our patient population. You will be part of a team dedicated to improving the delivery and quality of health care that is patient-centered, safe and effective. Bring your skills and talents to a role where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on a huge scale. 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)
 
WellMed's proactive approach focuses on prevention and the complete coordination of care for patients. WellMed is now part of Optum. What makes your clinical career greater here? You'll work within an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere.
 
The Certified Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel, including administering injections, EKG’s, phlebotomy and various other procedures. Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.   
 
This is a full time position in Georgetown, TX M-F 8-5
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Performs all duties within the scope of a Certified 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 or the ability to obtain the designation within 180 days of employment
Current CPR certification or the ability to attain the certification within 30 days of employment
Basic computer literacy
Knowledge of medical terminology
ICD-9 and CPT coding
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Good communication and customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications:


1+ year of experience as a Medical Assistant 
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program 
1+ year of related experience in a medical setting
Bilingual preferred
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: 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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