Medical Assistant - Carrollton, TX
UnitedHealth Group
- Carrollton, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist physicians and nursing personnel with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy and other patient care procedures
- Maintain established quality control standards
- Record and process patient care documentation quickly and accurately
- Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies
- Organize, stock and clean exam and treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
- Maintains quality control standards and required Medical Assistant and CPR certifications
- High School Graduate or GED
- RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant or willing to obtain within 180 days
- Active CPR / BLS certification within 30 days of hire
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor’s diagnosis of disease
- 3+ years of hands on clinical experience working with a licensed physician or provider
- 1+ years of phlebotomy skill experience
- 1+ years of experience giving injections
- Electronic Medical Records (Nextgen and Allscripts)
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds
- Availability to work any hours between 7am to 6pm Monday - Friday
- Ability to adapt to frequent scheduling changes (including same day of an assignment)
- Availability to work overtime when needed