Certified Medical Assistant, CMA

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care in accordance with established methods and techniques and conforms to recognized standards. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) assists practitioner in performing procedures, telephone prescription orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test results.

We have multiple opportunities within our Primary Care and Specialty Clinics which include Dermatology, Orthopedics, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within
• Directs patient flow and prepares patients for exams
• Obtains chief complaint, patient history, vital signs, and any other pertinent information and ensures accurate documentation in the EHR in a timely manner
• Retrieves and communicates laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per practitioner's instructions
• Accepts and returns patient phone calls in a timely manner, as per provider direction, with accurate documentation
• Assists providers with clinical procedures as directed per national standards of practice
• Improves the quality of care through continuing education and self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes attendance and participation in most in-services/department meetings and remaining current on clinic/department policies and procedures
• Proactively monitors provider schedules for accuracy
• Performs injections under direct supervision of provider per clinic policy, as needed
• Actively participate in the cleaning of shared work areas. Keeping exam rooms clean, neat and stocked
• Participates in the orientation and training of new employees

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
• Certificate from a medical assistant program (AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in any of our specialty areas:
  
  
  
  • Primary Care
  • Dermatology
  • Orthopedics
  • OBGYN
  • Internal Medicine
  • Endocrinology
  • Gastroenterology
  
  
  
  
• Proven effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues to patients and caregivers as well as internal team members
• Proven ability to work well with providers, clinical staff, and patients
• Proven ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work
• Proven ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations
• Proven ability to work with a diverse population and understand the age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers
• Proven ability to tactfully discuss issues and develop cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time

The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.