Medical Assistant New Orleans Service Center

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 equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 
 
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.)
 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Limited work experience
• Works on simple tasks using established procedures 
• Depends on others for guidance
• Work is typically reviewed by others
• 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 Qualifications: 

• High school education or equivalent experience
• 1 years of experience working in a related healthcare setting as a Medical Assistant
• MA credentialing (completed Medical Assistant Program)
• Current BLS or CPR/AED certification
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of OSHA/HIPPA compliance 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Current Medical Assistance certification
• EMR training
• Solid computer skills 
• Excellent customer service
• Team oriented
• Excellent time management skills
• Solid eye for detail

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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.      
  
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.