$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

　　Careers at Unity Health Network, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. Unity Health Network is the largest independent physician network in Northeast Ohio. Our infrastructure enables us to provide extensive primary care services and diverse specialty care offerings while removing non-medical business functions from our clinical staff, allowing them to concentrate on care delivery. Our team is growing, and we are looking for more health care professionals who want to be part of an organization that is driven by excellence. You can be part of a dedicated health care team that provides high quality and timely patient-centered services. In return, we will provide you with competitive opportunities that are driven to change the future of health care delivery and your career. Come develop your potential and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)

　　As a Medical Assistant you will be ensuring the well-being of patients while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff. This role is based in one of our location practices.

　　Our teams utilize a collaborative working model to build connections across our centers and communities. The primary center for this position is Fairlawn, OH, though you may also operate in other local work sites on an as needed basis.

　　Location: 2660 W. Market St., Suite 101 Fairlawn, OH 44333

　　Statue: Full-Time

　　Specialty: Podiatry

　　Primary Responsibilities

　　Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed

　　Perform Clinical Intake with patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history

　　Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc.

　　Maintain clinical supplies and equipment and ensure proper storage of biohazards

　　Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control

　　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.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　High School diploma or completion of an equivalent adult education program

　　Active Medical Assistant Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 3 months of employment

　　CPR and/or BLS certification

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　1+ years of Medical Assistant experience with electronic medical records software

　　Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications

　　Experience performing medical front office tasks including scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, medication refills and referrals

　　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: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.

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