Lead Medical Assistant Float

Job Summary It is time to take your career to the next level. As a Senior Medical Assistant Float at Optum, you will learn from healthcare experts as you work side by side to provide care for patients in a clinical setting. As a float you will provide critical coverage across multiple clinics for short‑term staffing needs and will occasionally work from an administrative site to support telephonic outreach, remote tasking support, and other remote patient care activities. You will build meaningful relationships with patients, their family members, health care providers, and office staff while providing high‑quality direct patient care. We’ll offer you more than talent, resources, and a can‑do culture. We’ll provide you with a chance to improve the lives of others while helping improve the lives of millions. You will 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. Primary Responsibilities Delivers high-quality patient care through face‑to‑face, telephone, and electronic contact for examination, treatment, monitoring, and preparing for diagnostic tests or procedures at various sites and departments within an assigned geographic region Collects and documents patient information, including vital signs, chief complaints, reviews of medications, allergies, health risk screening information, the status of extended care benefits, and other services Assists physicians and nursing personnel with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy, and other patient care procedures as directed Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards, and policies Assists with tasks, phone calls, and messages; documents all taken actions Proper, concise, and complete EMR documentation and paper‑based documentation for all assessments and procedures Prepares and cleans patient rooms and sets up instruments and equipment according to protocol while maintaining infection control Required Qualifications Completion of a Medical Assistant program Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or willingness to obtain by date of hire 4+ years of experience working as a Medical Assistant Access to reliable transportation to travel to various locations within designated region/pod Preferred Qualifications Phlebotomy certification Certified Preceptor Certification 3+ years of experience in a multi‑provider setting Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience Bilingual in English and Spanish Benefits and Compensation Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on full‑time employment. In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Drug‑Free Workplace OptumCare is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Optum