Certified Medical Assistant, CMA
Company: Optum
Location: Philomath
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
$3,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates -
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a
culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.
Connecting. Growing together
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care in
accordance with established methods and techniques and conforms to
recognized standards. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) assists
practitioner in performing procedures, telephone prescription
orders/refills, maintaining patient records and relaying test
results.
We have multiple opportunities within our Primary Care and
Specialty Clinics which include Dermatology, ENT, Gastroenterology,
Immediate Care, Neurology, Orthopedics, Sleep Medicine, Urology,
Endocrinology, and OB/GYN.
Primary Responsibilities:
Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic
that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and
Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be
expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles
contained within
Directs patient flow and prepares patients for exams
Obtains chief complaint, patient history, vital signs, and any
other pertinent information and ensures accurate documentation in
the EHR in a timely manner
Retrieves and communicates laboratory and radiology test results
and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per
practitioner's instructions
Accepts and returns patient phone calls in a timely manner, as per
provider direction, with accurate documentation
Assists providers with clinical procedures as directed per national
standards of practice
Improves the quality of care through continuing education and
self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes
attendance and participation in most in-services/department
meetings and remaining current on clinic/department policies and
procedures
Proactively monitors provider schedules for accuracy
Performs injections under direct supervision of provider per clinic
policy, as needed
Actively participate in the cleaning of shared work areas. Keeping
exam rooms clean, neat and stocked
Participates in the orientation and training of new employees
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 equivalent
Certificate from a medical assistant program (AAMA, NHA, AMT, or
NCCT)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to
complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Primary Care and Specialty Clinics: -
Dermatology
ENT
Gastroenterology
Immediate Care
Neurology
Orthopedics
Sleep Medicine
Urology
Endocrinology
OB/GYN
Proven effective written and oral communication skills to explain
complex issues to patients and caregivers as well as internal team
members
Proven ability to work well with providers, clinical staff, and
patients
Proven ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy,
fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work
Proven ability to remain calm and effective in emergency
situations
Proven ability to work with a diverse population and understand the
age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with
patients and caregivers
Proven ability to tactfully discuss issues and develop cooperative
working relationships with others and maintain them over time
The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based
on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including
but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum
wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth
Group offers 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
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.
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.
OptumCare 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. - -
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment.
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