Medical Assistant Certified - Family Medicine - Sign-on Bonus

Company: Optum
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Up to $5000 Signing BonusUnder general supervision the Medical Assistant works with all members of the departmental health care team providing assistance to patients over the telephone and direct interaction when working with patient flow. - Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pmLocation: 3130 Ellis St, Bellingham WAThe Medical Assistant functions as an integral member of the healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient care. - The Medical Assistant works alongside the providers and nursing staff to ensure efficient patient flow within the department.The Everett Clinic, a part of Optum, offers excellent benefits including; free onsite parking, retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, health insurance as well as, professional growth opportunities. The Medical Assistant is responsibilities include:

• Delivering high quality patient care through face-to-face, telephone and electronic contact with for the purpose of examination, treatment, monitoring, and preparation for diagnostic tests or procedure.
• Notifying the RN and/or provider immediately in situations where the patient is unstable or requires urgent or emergent care.
• Assisting with care under the direct supervision of the RN and provider.
• The MA-C functions as an integral member of the healthcare teamRequirements:
  • Active Interim or Medical Assistant Certified (MA-C) through the Washington State Department of Health.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (through the American Heart Association). -
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance. -
  • UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination statusFull COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure complianceEmployees are required to screen for symptoms using an approved symptom screener prior to entering the work site each day, in order to keep our work sites safe. Employees must comply with any state and local masking orders. In addition, when in a worksite building, employees are expected to wear a mask in areas where physical distancing cannot be attained.Careers with Optum:Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health - related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Here you'll find incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum and its affiliated medical practices are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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