Medical Assistant Apprentice - Worcester, MA

Requisition Number: 2378843
Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This position is part of a structured Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Quinsigamond Community College. The program is designed to provide hands-on clinical experience while supporting formal training and certification. As an apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, gaining practical skills in patient care, administrative procedures, and medical technology within our medical group - all while earning and learning in a supportive, growth-focused environment within the community college.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of duties involving clinical and administrative patient care while adhering to the standards of the practice
• Provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Assists in the examination and treatment of patients by taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc.
• Assists physician and others with simple clinical/diagnostic procedures such as urine cultures, pregnancy tests, throat cultures, etc.
• Prepares treatment rooms. Performs a variety of clerical functions to support office functions
• Performs related duties to facilitate the efficient utilization of computer-based information

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:

• Completed High School Diploma or GED, at time of application
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) or completed within 90 days of date of hire for positions in direct patient care areas
• 1+ years of relevant clinical experience as a PCA, Critical Care Technician, CNA or nursing student (1+ years of clinical rotation), EMT or Medical Office Assistant
• Proven knowledge of office and laboratory procedures
• Proven knowledge of a variety of software applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, etc.
• Proven excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements:

• Physical health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position

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 $16.00 to $25.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.