Medical Assistant MA

Join Us in Innovating Health Care$1,000 Sign-on Bonus for External CandidatesFor those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Location: Auburn, MASchedule: Full time, 38.75 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, between 8:00AM and 4:30PMThis position performs a full range of medical support services while ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.Primary ResponsibilitiesPrepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instrumentsRoom patients, obtain health history and check vital signsDocument patient care using electronic medical records softwarePerform phlebotomy, urinalysis, and handle patient specimen samplesAdminister medications and perform injections/immunizationsAssist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testingYou'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 QualificationsTechnical certification or 1+ years of experience performing the critical skills of a Medical Assistant after on-the-job training OR current enrollment in an accredited Medical Assistant program OR EMT certificationExperience working as a Medical Assistant or EMTPreferred QualificationsActive Medical Assistant certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, RMA and CMAC)Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) or completed within 90 days of date of hireExperience with electronic medical records software (EPIC)Experience performing medical back-office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medicationsPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 - $29 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.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.OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.