Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed Perform Clinical Intake with patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc. Maintain clinical supplies and equipment and ensure proper storage of biohazards Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain ... more details
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates
Careers at Unity Health Network, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. Unity Health Network is the largest independent physician network in Northeast Ohio. Our infrastructure enables us to provide extensive primary care services and diverse specialty care offerings while removing non-medical business functions from our clinical staff, allowing them to concentrate on care delivery. Our team is growing, and we are looking for more health care professionals who want to be part of an organization that is driven by excellence. You can be part of a dedicated health care team that provides high quality and timely patient-centered services. In return, we will provide you with competitive opportunities that are driven to change the future of health care delivery and your career. Come develop your potential and start doing your lifes best work.(sm)
As a Medical Assistant you will be ensuring the well-being of patients while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff. This role is based in one of our location practices.
Our teams utilize a collaborative working model to build connections across our centers and communities. The primary center for this position is 8054 Darrow Rd., Building D, Suite 1 Twinsburg, OH 44087, though you may also operate in other local work sites on an as needed basis.
Location: 8054 Darrow Rd., Building D, Suite 1 Twinsburg, OH 44087
Status: Full-Time
Specialty: Primary Care
Primary Responsibilities:
- Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed
- Perform Clinical Intake with patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history
- Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc.
- Maintain clinical supplies and equipment and ensure proper storage of biohazards
- Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control
- Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing
Youllbe 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 asprovidedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or completion of an equivalent adult education program
- Active Medical Assistant Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 3 months of employment
- CPR and/or BLS certification or ability to obtain prior to employment
PreferredQualifications:
- 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience with electronic medical records software
- Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications
- Experience performing medical front office tasks including scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, medication refills and referrals
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age,locationand incomedeserves 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 marginalizedgroupsand those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and deliveringequitablecare that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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