Medical Assistant - Pediatrics Job at Optum in Florissant

4,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates For 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 in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for performing patient-oriented procedures under the direction and supervision of a clinician or RN to ensure safe and appropriate patient care. The MA assists the clinician with minor medical and surgical procedures; performs a broad spectrum of clerical and administrative duties related to the delivery of patient care assistance. This position will be working at our pediatric office located at 6340 Barnes Rd in Colorado Springs CO. Consistently exhibit behavior and communication skills that demonstrate the company's commitment to superior customer service, including quality care and concern with internal and external customers Use, protect, and disclose patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards Obtain, record, and report vital signs and other pertinent patient information to RN, LVN, or clinician Perform various medical procedures and medication administration as appropriate for their certification including VFC Perform phlebotomy, process lab specimens, and maintain lab specimen logs as appropriate Maintain and clean exam and treatment areas, specimen processing areas, and medical equipment 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. High school diploma or GED equivalent ~ Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or relevant experience ~ 1+ years of medical assistant experience 2+ years of experience in an ambulatory care setting or experience as a Medical Assistant/EMT ~ Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience ~ Experience in pediatrics ~ Bilingual English and Spanish ~ Willing to travel to various OptumCare CO clinic locations as needed 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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $19 - $25 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.