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Form of work$2,000 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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work.(sm)
Optum's Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California, to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.
Role Description
The Orthopedic Technician/Medical Assistant is responsible for managing the casting process and the supplies/ordering for the cast room. This position will also assist the Surgeon during operative procedures. The Orthopedic Technician serves the patient, the physician, the X-Ray Technician and other staff members. In the capacity of a Medical Assistant this position works to assist OMG providers in providing health care at OMG clinic locations. This position serves the patient and the provider by gathering and maintaining the necessary medical information in a cheerful, friendly, personable manner; providing quality patient care and helping to establish rapport between the physician and patient.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment and documents chief complaints
- Obtains patient histories and vital signs and records accurately in the Electronic Medical Record
- Assists with patient exams, procedures and collection of specimens as assigned
- Provide quality orthopedic care in the casting room for patients requiring immobilization including: applying, removing and assessing need for change of all types of orthopedic immobilization devices; collaborating with orthopedic surgeons/staff in reviewing patient x-rays and in developing procedures for setting up aseptic fields, etc.
- Coordinate cast room procedures and training
- Educate patients/families regarding application/wearing of orthopedic devices and serve as a resource for patients via telephone
- Provide MA Float coverage to 600CCR as directed
- Inventory management to include: processing orders, receiving and storing supplies/medications; clean/stock exam and procedure rooms; assist in the cleaning and sterilization of instruments
- Assist in positioning, prepping and draping the surgical field as needed under the direct supervision of physician. Participate in maintaining sterile field and technique during the surgical procedure while holding retractors in position set by the physician. Assist physician in wound closure under supervision. Apply dressings or splints in the sterile environment of the operating room. Anticipate the needs of the physician during routine surgical procedures done in clinic
- Retrieves laboratory and radiology test results and instructs patients regarding medications and treatment per physician's instructions
- Maintain inventory supplies for 600CCR building utilizing Lean methodology including ordering, reconciliation, and organizing
- Maintains provider and staff scheduling tools as directed by leadership to include GE Templating, Qgenda reconciliation, and staff schedule
- Understands and interprets current immunization schedule. Administers injections safely
- Responds to incoming phone calls and refers if necessary
- Perform other duties as assigned
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
- Medical Assistant certification from the AAMA, NCCT, NHA or RMA, or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire date
- Certification by National Association of Orthopedic Technologists or Registration by The American Society of Orthopedic Professionals
- Current healthcare provider level CPR/BLS certification or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire date
- 2 years of relevant experience
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience working with an electronic medical record in a clinic setting
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment
Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.
**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign On Bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a Sign On Bonus.
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.
