Optum Hiring For Bilingual Medical Assistant – Dallas, TX at Dallas, TX  / Live Oak, TX  / Duncanville, TX  Full Time

Bilingual Medical Assistant – Dallas, TX 
The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level. They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or exceeds that of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant.
$1500 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants who are hired prior to receiving their certification are expected to perform at the same level as a “certified” Medical Assistant
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of medical terminology 
• Basic computer literacy with intermediate Excel skills
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor’s diagnosis of disease
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Bilingual
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations 
• Good communication and customer service skills