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.** This position is Per Diem Wednesdays. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:30am - 5:00pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. Our office is located at 3901 Hoyt Avenue Everett, WA. We offer weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Assists in scheduling of appointments, tests, treatments and/or surgeries. Is familiar with insurance benefits. + Escorts patients from reception area to exam room and prepares them for exam and/or treatment. + Accurately and efficiently takes patient histories (ocular, medical and family) and vital signs (as applicable). + Performs a variety of ocular testing and visual assessment skills. + Instillation of ocular medications under direct supervision of a physician. + Patient instruction concerning medication, testing, surgical procedures and documentation thereof in the medical record. + Application of ocular dressings as applicable. + Assists physicians/providers in preparing for minor surgical procedures in office. + Records glass and/or contact lens prescriptions. + Assists in coordination of patient care services with other clinic departments. + Assists in the development, revision and/or updating of department policy and procedure/standards of care or practice. + Orders and maintains department practice inventory. 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 + Must be 18 years of age OR older + Must be eligible for Washington State Medical Assistant (MA-R) registration + Ability to obtain BLS certification within 60 days of hire + Ability to work Per Diem Wednesdays. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:30am - 5:00pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime **Preferred Qualifications:** + Clinical experience in a physician’s practice The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $20.43 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 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 before beginning employment_ . \#RPO #RED