Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Muncie
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
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. Come make an impact on the
communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global
scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits,
a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth
opportunities and your life's best work.SMThe--Medical Assistant
Apprentice--performs a variety of duties related to providing
patient care as they learn and prepare to become certified medical
assistants.-- The cohort group of apprentices works through an
academic and clinical curriculum in clinics with local preceptors
and with regional clinical instructors, online and in person. The
apprentices develop their clinical knowledge and competencies until
they have completed the work-in-clinic time required by the
National Healthcareer Association requirements to sit for the
national certified medical assistant exam.-- Apprentices who
complete the program successfully are transitioned to permanent
positions as certified medical assistants.American Health Network's
Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is a 15-month on-the-job
training program that allows candidates to be employed full-time
while earning a Medical Assistant certification and jump starting
their careers in healthcare.--Apprentices who complete the program
successfully are transitioned to permanent positions as Certified
Medical Assistants with American Health Network, a Part of
Optum.PROGRAM DETAILS
- The program consists of 15 months of on-the-job training while
employing candidates full-time as Medical Assistant Apprentices.
Candidates will sit for the National Healthcare Association (NHA)
medical assistant certification exam upon completion of all
courses.--
- Upon completion of the program, an additional 15 month
commitment of employment with American Health Network will be
required. If candidates fail to meet this commitment, repayment of
the value of education will be required.--
- These apprentices will be completing their training at one of
American Health Network's selected ten offices, however, upon
completion of the program, candidates may be placed in a full-time
Medical Assistant position at any American Health Network offices
within Indiana or Ohio.
- The schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.-- No evenings,
weekends, or holidays.Primary Responsibilities:
- PATIENT CARE FUNCTIONS
- Interviews patients regarding medical concerns
- Measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood
pressure, weight, and height
- Records vital signs and other health-related issues on
patients' charts
- Obtains patient medical histories
- Assists in performing routine medical procedures as
requested
- Prepares patients and treatment rooms for exams.
- Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and
equipment
- Maintains a clean work area
- Reviews physician orders and lab requests and follows up as
needed
- Communicates test results to patients as directed
- Calls in prescriptions/order refills as approved and
directed
- Assists in patient education with related educational tools,
periodicals, flyers, and handouts
- Assists with Department of Transportation, FMLA, and Medical
Disability application forms
- Responds to patient phone calls, as appropriate
- ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
- Inputs data into the computer to maintain patient records
- Routes necessary paperwork associated with patient referrals
and contacts other practices as needed
- Assists in monitoring inventory and ordering medical supplies
and materials
- Pre-certifies exams and collects pre-certifications from
managed care and faxes reports
- Assists in performing daily refrigerator temperature checks and
maintaining accurate logs
- LABORATORY FUNCTIONS
- Assembles equipment such as tourniquets, needles, disposable
containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton,
and alcohol on work trays according to the requirements for
specified tests or procedures
- Cleans and stocks the phlebotomy area
- SURGERY FUNCTIONS
- Hands instruments and materials to the physician as
directed
- Returns sterile trays, instruments, and equipment to their
location
- Assists in regularly checking trays, instrumentation and
sterile equipment for outdated or compromised package
integrity
- Assists in movement and positioning of patients, utilizing
appropriate body mechanics
- Assists with clean-up of trash and linen by using appropriate
antibacterial solution
- Assists in handling, transporting, and delivering specimen
- OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Attends meetings and participates in classroom activities per
the program schedule
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as
directed
- Complies with OSHA regulations
- Complies with all company policies and procedures regarding
HIPAA and handling of PHI
- Complies with all company policies and procedures regarding
handling of cash or other paymentsWhat are the reasons to consider
working for UnitedHealth Group?---- Put it all together -
competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program,
performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their
commitment to your success.--Some of our offerings include:
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay
period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health
Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term
disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC
Insurance, etc.)
- More information can be downloaded at:--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/GED (or higher)
- Intermediate level of computer proficiency--and ability to
quickly learn new software programs
- Ability and willingness to commit to a 15 month on-the-job
training program and to commit to an additional 15 months of
employment with American Health Network upon completion of the
program
- Ability and willingness to accept placement as a full-time
medical assistant at any American Health Network office
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function 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. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodation To protect
the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we
serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all
employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to
beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require
full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state, and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.Careers with Optum.
Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for
everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you
can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one
connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the
greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest
potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with
diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important
challenges.--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.----Diversity creates
a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment
Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected
veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any
other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug
- free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment.----#RPO #Red
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