$1200 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates 
Incentive Bonus 2 times a year
18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
MA Certification Fee Reimbursement - 401K Match

Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

The Certified Medical Assistant for the Mobile Team performs a variety of healthcare screening activities to assist providers in conducting quality clinics, including administering injections, diagnostic testing, phlebotomy, quality surveys and various other procedures. Delivers exceptional customer service and maintains established quality control standards.  This position will work directly with our quality mobile team, contracted physician groups and staff in the respective markets as assigned.  

Primary Responsibilities:

Performs all duties within the scope of a Certified Medical Assistant (procedures, injections, diagnostic testing, phlebotomy) Coordinates healthcare screening results as directed by providers, company standards, and policies Travels with the mobile team to clinics and centralized locations to conduct screening clinics to support contracted physician network Rooms patients according to company standards Follows all physician office guidelines while conducting screening clinics onsite at contracted physician clinics Arrives to all clinics as least 15 minutes early to introduce the team to the office staff and set up equipment in exam room designated for clinic Organizes onsite clinics to ensure all equipment and supplies are on hand and set up in the exam rooms prior to receiving patients for screening appointments Performs and completes all quality program health screenings per required metrics.  Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge Processes appropriate documents in an organized and accurate manner and copies all physicians on patient results and quality forms submitted Reviews all patient screening forms to ensure all outstanding healthcare screenings are performed and reviews medical records and collect referral information for colon screenings, DM eye exams, mammograms and labs Records patient care documentation in the medical records accurately and according to company policy Conducts post audits on all information submitted to quality program to make sure information is complete and presented within the guidelines.  Any items rejected due to noncompliance will be researched and resubmitted according to guidelines Reviews all medical information, test results and survey questions prior to the patient leaving to ensure all information is captured Presents abnormal results to the provider promptly to ensure there is not an emergent condition that needs immediate attention Post clinic preparation of mobile team charts for faxing, filing and forwarding to the PCP offices Compiles results and enters information into utilization reports for submission to management Works as a liaison between mobile team, physician business managers, and contracted PCP offices to ensure all patient information is reported accurately and are completed.  Offers solutions to improve quality goals Coordinates with the providers and contracted PCP groups to ensure timely submission of their screenings to the DataRaps department Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the department as well as proper release of patient information at all times 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

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED equivalent Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration required or must  obtain the designation within 180 days of employment hire date Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire Knowledge of medical terminology ICD-10 and CPT coding Basic computer literacy Valid drivers license within the state of work Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations Proven good communication and customer service skills Proven ability to travel frequently within assigned market Proven to be flexible and adaptable to change Reliable transportation for daily travel to various clinics as assigned 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:

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant 1+ years of related experience in a medical setting Bilingual (English/Spanish)

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.