Field Medical Assistant WellMed Network

About the position Explore opportunities with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level. They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or exceeds that of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of, a provider (TX) or physician (FL). Organizes the clinical environment and provides support in patient care situations. Support includes but is not limited to assisting physicians and nursing personnel, including those skills listed under Job Functions below along with various other procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider. The MA assists in identifying patient needs or problems and communicating data to the provider or other members of the clinical team. The MA delivers quality customer service. Ensures policy and procedures are followed including infection control, privacy and confidentiality. Completes mandatory training. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant’s practice.
• Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs.
• Performs quality control checks on equipment.
• Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave.
• Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination.
• Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.
• Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect.
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments.
• Practices standard infection control precautions.
• Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge.
• Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants who are hired prior to receiving their certification are expected to perform at the same level as a “certified” Medical Assistant
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire
• Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation

Nice-to-haves

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Bilingual
• Good communication and customer service skills

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution