Senior Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically competent medical care services and patient support within a clinical setting.
• Direct individual patient care activities including interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and recording information on charts.
• Perform clinical tasks such as drawing and collecting blood samples, preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, and conducting diagnostic tests.
• Manage administrative duties including scheduling appointments, data entry, and assisting in the examination process under provider direction.
• Maintain clinic environment by disinfecting surfaces, changing exam room paper, and managing supply inventory.
• Ensure strict compliance with HIPAA, infection control protocols, and all federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines.
• Utilize EMR and MS Office Suite software to manage patient data and documentation.

Requirements

• Associate degree in medical assisting or graduation from an accredited vocational Medical Assistant program.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
• Phlebotomy Certification from an accrediting training course.
• Active/Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• 4+ years of relevant clinical experience (e.g., Primary Care, Family Care, Internal Medicine, Occupational Health, or Urgent Care).
• Ability to successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current certification in Audio and Drug Testing Collection.
• Experience working with Veterans, Service Members, and Federal Employees.
• Experience performing EKG, PFTs, ABIs, venipuncture, and lab processing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans and coverage to support wellness.
• Financial benefits including retirement planning and 401k contributions.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase options.
• Resources for emotional and mental resilience.

About the Company

Optum is part of the UnitedHealth Group family, dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone. Through our Optum Serve network, we provide high-quality, clinically competent care to diverse populations, including service members and veterans.