Medical Assistant - Peoples Health at Monroe

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Family Description

Positions in this function are responsible for overseeing and participating in day-to-day clinical care of patients. Employees are involved in direct patient care in the Service Center as well as providing remote assistance for home visits and telehealth as needed.

Job Function Description

Positions in this function assist in the care of the patient by following through on Provider orders for treatments. Individuals may be responsible for taking the patients vital signs, social and medical history intake as well as social determinants of health questionnaire. May also be responsible for overseeing and participating in day to day clinical care of patients. Employees are involved in direct patient care in the Service Center.

General Job Profile

• Moderate work experience within own function
• Some work is completed without established procedures
• Basic tasks are completed without review by others
• Supervision / guidance is required for higher level tasks

Address : 2461 Tower Drive, Fl 1, Monroe, LA 71201

Primary Responsibilities :

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 :

Preferred Qualification :

Functional Competency & Description :

Collect pertinent patient data (e.g., vital signs; complaints; medications and allergies; health screening information) in order to identify care needs

Demonstrate understanding of relevant medical procedures (e.g., how to assess patient vital signs; how to analyze EKG tracing)

Demonstrate understanding of relevant computer systems (e.g., scheduling; practice management; records management; claims / billing)

Translate / communicate medical terminology / information to customers in a manner that is clear, concise, and understandable

Demonstrate understanding of departmentspecific business continuity plans

Values Based Competencies

Employee

Comply with Applicable Laws, Regulations and Policies

Identify and Exceed Customer Expectations

Collaborate with Others

Influence Others

Contribute Innovative Ideas

Apply Business Knowledge

Drive for Results

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.