Medical Assistant

UnitedHealth Group is the most diversified health care company in the United States and a leader worldwide in helping people live healthier lives and helping to make the health system work better for everyone.

This position will support our providers in the clinic setting by rooming patients, setting up rooms for minor procedures, taking patient telephone calls, and calling patients with test results. We are looking for people with high level customer service skills who will treat customers with professionalism, patience and compassion.

* Performs any combination of the following duties under the direction of the provider to assist in the examination and treatment of patients * Interviews patients * Measures vital signs, such a pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height, and records information in the electronic health record * Prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients * Drapes patient with covering and positions instruments and equipment * Hands instrument to provider as directed * Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), spirometer, DPN, flo check, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests * Performs phlebotomy * Gives injections or treatments * Notifies patients of test results * Call, fax, or e - prescribe new prescriptions at the request of the prescriber * Authorizes prescription refills * Documents in the medical record when any of the above activities take place

**Required Qualifications:** * High school diploma or equivalent * Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program * 2+ years of experience in an outpatient setting * Knowledge of senior population with complex problems * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience **Preferred Qualifications:** * CPR certified