Medical Assistant - Eugene, OR
Company: Optum
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Job Description:
$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
We are hiring for various specialty and primary care openings
throughout Eugene and Springfield, OR
Specialties include Rheumatology, Podiatry, Orthopedics,
Pediatrics, and more!
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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. Here, you will find a
culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.
Connecting. Growing together.
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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.
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Position in this function works to assist OMG providers in
providing health care at OMG clinic locations. The Medical
Assistant 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.
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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
Retrieves laboratory and radiology test results and instructs
patients regarding medications and treatment per physician's
instructions
Understands and interprets current immunization schedule.
-Administers injections safely
Stocks supplies and prepares exam rooms and instruments for
examinations, testing or minor surgeries
Responds to incoming phone calls and refers if necessary. Calls
patients as necessary to follow up and/or schedule appointments
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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
MA Certification from the AAMA, NCCT, NHA, or RMA, or the ability
to obtain certification within 60 days of hire
Healthcare provider level CPR/BLS certification, or the ability to
obtain certification within 30 days of hire
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Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of Medical Assistant experience
Experience with electronic medical record systems
The hourly range for this role is $19.00 to $25.00 per hour based
on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including
but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum
wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth
Group offers 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
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.
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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.
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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. -
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OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment.
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