Medical Assistant - Eugene, OR

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates We are hiring for various specialty and primary care openings throughout Eugene and Springfield, OR Specialties include Urgent Care, Pediatrics, and more! 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. Optum's Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California, to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions. Position in this function works to assist OMG providers in providing health care at OMG clinic locations. The Medical Assistant serves the patient and the provider by gathering and maintaining the necessary medical information in a cheerful, friendly, personable manner; providing quality patient care and helping to establish rapport between the physician and patient. Primary Responsibilities: Prepares patients for examination and treatment and documents chief complaints Obtains patient histories and vital signs and records accurately in the Electronic Medical Record Assists with patient exams, procedures and collection of specimens as assigned Retrieves laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per physician's instructions Understands and interprets current immunization schedule. Administers injections safely Stocks supplies and prepares exam rooms and instruments for examinations, testing or minor surgeries Responds to incoming phone calls and refers if necessary. Calls patients as necessary to follow up and/or schedule appointments 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. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent MA Certification from the AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or AMT, or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire Healthcare provider level CPR/BLS certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience Experience with electronic medical record systems 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 - $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. UnitedHealth Group 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr UnitedHealth Group