UnitedHealth Group Hiring For Medical Assistant – ProHealth Physicians – Bethel, CT (ID: 2095587) at Bethel, CT  Full Time

** $1,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates **

Bethel ProHealth Physicians, part of Optum has an immediate full-time opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Medical Assistant to join our team.  This is a full-time (40 hours per week/8 hour shift) position.  

Hours: 8 hours/day, must be available between 7:15 AM – 5:30 PM. Monday-Friday. No evenings or weekends. 

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Medical Assistant supports the Care team and its patients through patient care, clinical and administrative tasks including patient intake, receiving and responding to patient phone calls, and documenting patient interactions
• The Medical Assistant performs duties within their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of, a provider or physician
• Performing EKGs and other office testing as well as performing quality controls
• Carries out standing orders consistent with ProHealth’s policies and procedures
• Schedules tests, treatments and follow-up visits on behalf of patients
• In advance of the visit, perform Pre-visit Preparation to confirm that all needed information is available
• Delivers quality customer service/patient care

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 equivalent
• Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant Program 
• Certified Medical Assistant or be willing to obtain certification within 120 days of start date  
• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance