Medical Assistant

Requisition number: 2369156

Job category: Healthcare Delivery, Clinical Services Operations

$4,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Locations of Opportunities : North and South Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin, Reno.

Clinic Supporting: Primary Care/Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Call Center, Urgent Care, or Specialties.

The Medical Assistant performs a variety of back office 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administering injections

• Diagnostic testing

• Phlebotomy

• Quality surveys and various other procedures

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. In addition, you may receive:

• Sign On Bonus - $4000 after 30 days employment

• 10% shift differential

• Overtime eligible at time and half

• Annual performance bonus potential

• Paid Time Off (PTO) which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays

• Career development and training for other roles you may be interested

• Medical Plan options, Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance within 30 days of hire

• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Education Reimbursement

• Employee Discounts

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or relevant experience

• Current CPR and / or BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire

• Access to reliable transportation

Pay 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 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.