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UnitedHealth Group Medical Assistant at People's Health on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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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 a clinic, in-home care, etc.)
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, conducting blood draws or take x-rays as certified. Individuals in this function typically have certification or are working towards their certification as a Medical Assistant or.... May also be responsible for overseeing and participating in day to day clinical care of patients. Employees are involved in direct patient care (in a clinic, in-home care, etc.)
General Job Profile
Limited work experience
Works on simple tasks using established procedures
Depends on others for guidance
Work is typically reviewed by others
Primary Responsibilities:
Applies knowledge/skills to basic, repeated activities
Demonstrates minimum depth of knowledge and skills in own function
Responds to standard requests
Requires assistance in responding to non-standard requests
Solves routine problems by following established procedures
Others prioritize and set deadlines for employee
Works with others as part of a team
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 Qualification:
- High school education or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current Medical Assistant certification
Experience with injection administering
Functional Competency & Description:
CSO_Support/Facilitate/Coordinate Care of Patients
Collect pertinent patient data (e.g., vital signs; complaints; medications and allergies; health screening information) in order to identify care needs
Provide relevant medical services/care as directed by physicians (e.g., injections; procedures; treatments)
Support and/or coordinate safe transportation of patients to and from medical appointments/facilities (e.g., drive patients; ensure equipment operation; monitor performance; schedule transportation)
Screen/assess risks to patient care/functioning (e.g., lack of heat in home; malnutrition; environmental risks; psychosocial symptoms/issues) in order to identify potential needed services
Provide necessary equipment and supplies to support patient care (e.g., DMEs; Accu Cheks; testing strips; DM Shoes)
Coordinate and/or conduct pre-visit and/or follow-up preparations to help patients receive comprehensive preventative care (e.g., step calls)
Address patient questions regarding clinical services/care (e.g., seek information from relevant colleagues/business partners to answer questions; provide resources; distribute surveys to patients to gather information)
CSO_Demonstrate Knowledge of Relevant Processes, Procedures, and Regulations
Demonstrate understanding of relevant medical procedures (e.g., how to assess patient vital signs; how to analyze EKG tracing)
Demonstrate understanding of medical terminology, precautions, and exposure risks (e.g., bloodborne pathogens)
Demonstrate understanding of relevant patient safety and/or transportation safety procedures and regulations (e.g., injections; motor vehicle; wheelchair; stretcher)
Monitor/ensure compliance with relevant patient safety and/or transportation safety procedures and regulations (e.g., patient; laboratory; transportation)
Demonstrate understanding of relevant state and/or federal policies, regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and scope of practice
Demonstrate understanding of internal company/department-specific protocols, procedures, policies, and workflows
Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of various relevant insurance programs/products (e.g., HPN; United Healthcare; Medicare; Medicaid)
CSO_Demonstrate Knowledge of Relevant Systems, Tools, and Equipment
Demonstrate understanding of relevant computer systems (e.g., scheduling; practice management; records management; claims/billing)
Demonstrate understanding of relevant software applications (e.g., MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Outlook; EHR/EMR; CometTracker; Touchworks)
Demonstrate understanding of available resources for equipment issues and problems (e.g., contact information for facilities, vendors, and fleet)
Ensure working condition and/or maintain equipment necessary for clinical services (e.g., transportation; medical)
Demonstrate understanding of vehicle equipment operation and maintenance (e.g., identify/report equipment issues and problems)
Demonstrate understanding of relevant medical equipment operation and maintenance (e.g., EKG; PFT; DPN; VPT; ABI; Holter)
CSO_Communicate Clinical Services Information to Internal/External Customers
Translate/communicate medical terminology/information to customers in a manner that is clear, concise, and understandable
Assess customer/patient understanding (e.g., ask questions) in order to determine what clinical services information (e.g., medical; dietary; transportation) to communicate
Educate business partners on relevant procedures, processes, and resources (e.g., completing applications for assistance)
Keep internal colleagues/team members/management informed of issues/information pertinent to patient care (e.g., vehicle problems/capabilities; resource limitations; staffing availability)
Educate patients on relevant self-care procedures
CSO_Utilize Event/Crisis Management Procedures and Protocols
Demonstrate understanding of department-specific business continuity plans
Identify and utilize relevant emergency contact information (e.g., 311/911)
Demonstrate understanding of emergency response procedures (e.g., One Breath process; pandemic response procedures; utilizing appropriate chain of command)
Test/review event/crisis management procedures and protocols to ensure effective operation
Monitor/maintain relevant training and certifications related to event/crisis management procedures and protocols (e.g. ULearn; CPR; ACLS)
Values Based Competencies
Employee
Integrity Value: Act Ethically
Comply with Applicable Laws, Regulations, and Policies
Demonstrate Integrity
Compassion Value: Focus on Customers
Identify and Exceed Customer Expectations
Improve the Customer Experience
Relationships Value: Act as a Team Player
Collaborate with others
Demonstrate Diversity Awareness
Learn and Develop
Relationships Value: Communicate Effectively
Influence Others
Listen Actively
Speak and Write Clearly
Innovation Value: Support Change and Innovation
Contribute Innovative Ideas
Work Effectively in a Changing Environment
Performance Value: Fact-Based Decisions
Apply Business Knowledge
Use Sound Judgement
Performance Value: Deliver Quality Results
Drive for Results
Mange Time Effectively
Produce High-Quality Work
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law
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