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Optum ยท 7 hours ago

Medical Assistant- Family and Internal Medicine

Optum is dedicated to transforming healthcare and is seeking a Medical Assistant for their Family and Internal Medicine clinic. The Medical Assistant will perform patient-oriented procedures, assist clinicians, and manage various clerical and administrative duties to ensure quality patient care.

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Responsibilities

Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate the company's commitment to superior customer service, including quality care and concern with internal and external customers
Use, protect, and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
Anticipate the clinician's needs and carries out orders
Check for patients' arrival status and escorts patients from waiting area to exam rooms. Escorts patients to ancillary services as needed
Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to RN, LVN, or clinician
Perform various medical procedures and medication administration as appropriate for their certification
Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain lab specimen logs as appropriate
Assist clinician with procedures as requested
Ensure proper documentation of all procedures
Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and medical equipment
Complete or assist with the completion of appropriate forms, tracking, transport, etc

Qualification

BLS certificationMedical Assistant programElectronic medical recordsAmbulatory care experienceBilingual EnglishSpanish

Required

High School diploma or GED
Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or relevant experience
BLS certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire

Preferred

1+ years of experience in an ambulatory care setting or experience in the military as a Medical Assistant/EMT
Electronic medical records (EMR) experience
Experience in primary care or specialty care such as pediatrics, pain management, cardiology, urology, orthopedics, oncology, senior care, OBGYN, urgent care
Bilingual English and Spanish
Willing to travel to various OptumCare CO clinic locations as needed

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Company

Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.

H1B Sponsorship

Optum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (648)
2024 (559)
2023 (620)
2022 (851)
2021 (593)
2020 (438)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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