Medical Assistant MA WellMed Trawood Dr El Paso Texas
$16/h-$27.69/h
12 days ago
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Summary
Optum is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to join their team in El Paso, Texas. The role involves providing patient care and support in a clinical environment, ensuring high standards of medical assistance.
About the Role
As a Medical Assistant, you will participate in patient care by performing various clinical tasks under the supervision of healthcare providers. Your responsibilities will include preparing patients for examinations, recording patient care documentation, assisting in diagnostic procedures, and maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment. You will also be responsible for adhering to infection control policies and ensuring patient confidentiality.
About You
Required:
- Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain it within 180 days of employment.
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers at time of hire or within 30 days of hire.
- Proven knowledge of medical terminology.
- Basic computer literacy including Word, Excel, Outlook, and EMR systems.
- Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.
- Tuberculosis screening and proof of immunity to certain diseases.
Preferred:
- 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Proven knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution.
Optum
We’re evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. It’s why we put your unique needs at the heart of everything we do, making it easy and affordable to manage health and well-being. We are delivering the right care how and when it’s needed; providing support to make smarter and healthier choices; and making prescription services easier, while helping you save money along the way. It’s everything health care should be. Together, for better health. Optum is part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).
El Paso, TX