Medical Assistant - Seattle, WA

$7,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

We are hiring for various specialty and primary care departments throughout the Seattle, WA area. 

***Specialties include ENT, Orthopedics, Surgery Center and many more!***

We are accepting new graduates! (Registered or Certified) 

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. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Performs a variety of back office activities to assist providers in conducting quality clinics, including administering injections, diagnostic testing, phlebotomy, quality surveys and various other procedures 
• Delivers exceptional customer service and maintains established quality control standards

In addition, you may also receive:

• Sign On Bonus - $7,000  
• Shift differential eligibility
• Overtime eligible at time and half
• Annual performance bonus potential
• Paid Time Off (PTO) which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Career development and training for other roles you may be interested 
• Medical Plan options, Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance within 30 days of hire
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

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
• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant via Washington State Department of Health or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment 
• Current CPR and / or BLS certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Access to reliable transportation

Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $22.00 to $30.00 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all 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.

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 beore beginning employment.