Medical Assistant WellMed at Fort Pierce
$16.15/h-$28.80/h
Optum2 days ago
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Summary
Optum is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Fort Pierce, FL. The role involves providing patient care and support under the supervision of healthcare providers.
About the Role
As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for organizing the clinical environment, assisting physicians and nursing personnel, and performing various medical procedures. Your duties will include operating diagnostic equipment, preparing and sterilizing medical instruments, recording patient care documentation, and maintaining patient confidentiality. You will also coordinate patient care as directed by physicians and ensure compliance with infection control policies.
About You
Required:
- High School graduate, GED or equivalent.
- 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.
- Demonstrated basic computer literacy.
- Proven intermediate Excel skills.
- Proven solid communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
- 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.
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).
Fort Pierce, FL