Medical Assistant - Obgyn - SMA - Las Vegas, NV
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Description: UnitedHealth Group is looking of Medical Assistant - Obgyn - SMA - Las Vegas, NV right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nevada. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Position Description:
Works under the direction of the Maternal Child LPN Supervisor and RN Program Manager to perform a variety of patient car! e activities in both Pediatrics and OB/GYN to assist physicians, mid-levels and nursing personnel in providing appropriate, quality patient care while utilizing customer service skills throughout the patient care continuum. Strives to ensure timely waiting room management, smooth patient flow through the entire care experience and successful resolution of moderately complex issues; defers appropriately to supervision when necessary.
Responsible for collection and documentation of patient information to include vital signs, chief complaint, medications (including current pharmacy information), allergies, health risk screens, immunization status and other pertinent health information. Respects privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage the patient's expectations about the visit and ensure that the visit and/or referral processes are understood. Process appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion.
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Assist co-workers/team members with other duties, to incl! ude, but not limited to, floating between Pediatrics and OB/GYN, as requested. Must also be willing and able to travel to alternate clinic locations.
Room patients in OB/GYN and Pediatrics, as assigned, within the scope of a Medical Assistant and SMA company standards. Consistently utilize departmental standing orders to satisfy HEDIS requirements during each patient encounter.
Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians, mid-level practitioners, LPN Supervisor, RN Program Manager and SMA company standards and policies.
Organize and standardize exam and treatment rooms, stock and clean rooms daily and sterilize necessary instruments.
Respond to telephones messages and patient care tasks daily as per SMA policy. Document all patient interactions in a timely manner within the medical record.
Perform all other job related duties in Pediatrics and OB/GYN, as assigned.
Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant school required (Certification is preferred)
1+ year experience in an Ambulatory Care setting is preferred (Will consider candidates who have completed their externship with Southwest Medical Associates).
CPR Certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Assets:
1+ year experience working in an Obgyn setting preferred
Proficiency in Touchworks, IDX or other electronic scheduling and medical records system preferred
Experience with cash handling and taking co-pays is preferred
Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred
OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treat! ments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care n! eeds and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/VUnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 06:49:37 GMT