Medical Assistant WellMed Bay Area

$2,200 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Incentive Bonus 2 times a year

18 days of PTO & Closed On Major Holidays

Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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
• Maintain quality control standards and required Medical Assistant and CPR certifications

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:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration or the ability to obtain the designation within 180 days of employment
• Current CPR and/or BLS certification or the ability to attain the certification within 30 days of employment
• Microsoft experience 
• Demonstrated phlebotomy skills
• Proven 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency

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 $18.25 to $25.00 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.