Sr. Medical Assistant

Optum Flagstaff, AZ, US

$18 - $32 / hour

Location: 2001 N. 4th St., Flagstaff, AZ

Primary Responsibilities:

Applies knowledge/skills to activities that often vary from day to day
Demonstrates a moderate level of knowledge and skills in own function
Requires little assistance with standard and non-standard requests
Solves routine problems on own
Works with supervisor to solve more complex problems
Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet agreed upon deadlines
Works with others as part of a team

In addition you may be eligible for:

Annual performance bonus potential
18 days Paid Time Off (PTO) which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 9 Paid Holidays
Career development and training for other roles you may be interested
Medical Plan options, Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance within 30 days of hire
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts

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 graduate or GED
Current CPR and/or BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
Completion of a Medical Assistant or Military Medic program
3+ years of Medical Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in Family Practice, Specialty, or Internal
EMR experience - EPIC
Bilingual English/Spanish speaking
Assisted with onboarding new staff

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 $18.00 to $32.00 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.

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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