Medical Assistant, Maternal Child, Southwest Medical Associates, Las Vegas, NV
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Description: UnitedHealth Group is at present looking to employ Medical Assistant, Maternal Child, Southwest Medical Associates, Las Vegas, NV right now, this job will be placed in Nevada. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Medical Assistant, Maternal - Child, Las Vegas, NV
Works under the dir! ection of the Maternal Child LPN Supervisor and RN Program Manager to perform a variety of patient care 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.
Primary responsibilies include:
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.
Responsible for collection and documentation of patient information to include vital signs, chief complaint, medications (including current pharmacy informati! on), allergies, health risk screens, immunization status and o! ther pertinent health information.
Respects privacy and confidentiality at all times.
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.Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians, mid-level practitioners, LPN Supervisor, RN Program Manager and SMA company standards and policies.
Assist co-workers/team members with other duties, to include, but not limited to, floating between Pediatrics and OB/GYN, as requested.
Must also be willing and able to travel to alternate clinic locations.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 Pediat! rics and OB/GYN, as assigned.
Qualifications:
Able to perform complex tasks, including testing and treatment within the clinical scope of a Medical Assistant.
Must demonstrate knowledge of or willingness to learn and apply all necessary job functions.
Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving. Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Good communication skills, excellent phone etiquette, customer service skills, effective time management and organizational capability.
Must have computer experience with Windows-based applications.
Minimum of two years of experience in a medical clinic setting.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
Asset:
Bilingual proficiency 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 l! ives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs 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.
Job keywords: Medical Assistant, MA, Las Vegas, NV
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth 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 job starts available on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 22:29:10 GMT
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