Medical Assistant - Podiatry- Reliant Medical Group

** Requisition number:
** 2389853

** Job category:
** Healthcare Delivery, Clinical Services Operations

**$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates*
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* Positions in this function performs a variety of duties involving clinical and administrative patient care while adhering to the standards of the practice. Provide care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Assist in the examination and treatment of patients by taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, casting and wound care, etc. Assist physician and others with simple to moderate clinical/diagnostic procedures such as urine cultures, pregnancy tests, throat cultures, etc.

Prepare treatment rooms. Perform a variety of clerical functions to support office functions. Perform related duties to facilitate the efficient utilization of computer-based information.

** Position Details:*
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** Primary

Location:

** 5 Neponset St. Worcester

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** Secondary

Location:

** 64 Boyden Rd, Holden- as needed for coverage

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** Department:
** Podiatry
- Rheumatology/ Dermatology

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* Schedule:

** Full time, 38.75 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, scheduling between 7:30AM - 5:00PM

** Position Highlights &

Primary Responsibilities:

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* + Prepare examination rooms and sterilize medical equipment & instruments

+ Room patients, obtain health history and check vital signs

+ Document patient care using electronic medical record software

+ Administer medications and perform injections/immunizations

+ Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing

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.

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* Required Qualifications:

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* + High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ 1+ years of experience performing the critical skills of a medical assistant after on-the-job training

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Medical Assistant Certification (CMA or RMA) or you must be willing to attain that certification within 180 days of start date

+ Proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

+ Demonstrated knowledge of office and laboratory procedures

+ Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of software applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, etc.

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 $16 to $32 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

_At United Health 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._

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Care 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._

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Care is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._